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 2431118 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2432506 epoch_slot_no: 13306 block_no: 2431004 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4381 time: 2019-04-09 23:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8a2e561b8f874cfd7393d5aae4005721c86e7ef52ae32ec4de810d649beb14dBlock Operator
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