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 2430859 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2432247 epoch_slot_no: 13047 block_no: 2430745 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2019-04-09 22:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6665fb48220bf0509cb1a82007d33db21b41d6a391c9907b142d8e045ad4fcf5Block Operator
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