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 2431305 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2432693 epoch_slot_no: 13493 block_no: 2431191 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1672 time: 2019-04-10 00:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb920acb86c5c73f9bf54b1aff2ddcd1b9f2dd42b1f4e20346ef3b066ed84cd3fBlock Operator
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