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 2431185 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2432573 epoch_slot_no: 13373 block_no: 2431071 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-04-10 00:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7930af45160bd5ec5a7b50b55039c39d2149b40ca6a67ecb43e023c55a87f40aBlock Operator
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