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 2431225 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2432613 epoch_slot_no: 13413 block_no: 2431111 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2904 time: 2019-04-10 00:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc03a263504db7f51bff929c75283b96c2e658af397733c11c84ee47b6b0db77Block Operator
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