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 2429957 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2431345 epoch_slot_no: 12145 block_no: 2429843 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1630 time: 2019-04-09 17:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a318577aad3231a925ebaba5f054a788ba312369e5913a46a1695d4b7f86696Block Operator
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