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 2431223 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2432611 epoch_slot_no: 13411 block_no: 2431109 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 919 time: 2019-04-10 00:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd93019333ceb545279ba2ff2940dba389170f4384356138368104f983fc57e2aBlock Operator
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