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 2430051 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2431439 epoch_slot_no: 12239 block_no: 2429937 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1699 time: 2019-04-09 17:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x787688c8e1c8afa8b8be87e254773023f85b5f8be82cd7066c0d3bc320dd3bb1Block Operator
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