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 2431442 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2432830 epoch_slot_no: 13630 block_no: 2431328 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2019-04-10 01:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a0ecf048fba94d462ed54ab39a9d7415ea00d0831f5b5ebb01e3bc380026882Block Operator
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