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 2430417 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2431805 epoch_slot_no: 12605 block_no: 2430303 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2372 time: 2019-04-09 19:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ab5746e6b02e62cb37c73d739534b2ea2428f1bee5db46573cca6fe6b838f64Block Operator
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