A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2429868 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2431256 epoch_slot_no: 12056 block_no: 2429754 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-09 16:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc93f66f9279e624bb49ffe5e6c63ed04bd7f4b59c0d60619017840e9de8c386eBlock Operator
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