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 2430343 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2431731 epoch_slot_no: 12531 block_no: 2430229 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1346 time: 2019-04-09 19:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39dbd95c95ad5f490ead950eeb230c457c09f4141a0b7dc20eb6bb2a30802636Block Operator
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