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 2430035 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2431423 epoch_slot_no: 12223 block_no: 2429921 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2019-04-09 17:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c3f526c59e50defa2a72ee1aea2ad237d3c50a36cba78c06bcada902d68bf9fBlock Operator
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