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 2429943 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2431331 epoch_slot_no: 12131 block_no: 2429829 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2082 time: 2019-04-09 17:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f4ea77c92edf5a971f80d74377b1f23220d235d2234a1f36d1620af9818f4e1Block Operator
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