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 2430357 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2431745 epoch_slot_no: 12545 block_no: 2430243 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1108 time: 2019-04-09 19:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac64af46f646a93193616594d7fd809e24fdad4a6a10f3714d502ba5d6dd3eb4Block Operator
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