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 2430676 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2432064 epoch_slot_no: 12864 block_no: 2430562 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2077 time: 2019-04-09 21:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51a3cee3d8656d70fefa5cfda15597f04eb012b49084ba8bd17404ed7c323088Block Operator
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