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 2430554 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2431942 epoch_slot_no: 12742 block_no: 2430440 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1666 time: 2019-04-09 20:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4016112307270dc2d3787cb55c06270e53739cb86df4a0a2e73a7f595ec122a1Block Operator
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