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 2430373 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2431761 epoch_slot_no: 12561 block_no: 2430259 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2019-04-09 19:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58341b9ed57d65c6c74411942db5032766b295cb6eaa4405df592ac17126ce46Block Operator
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