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 2431481 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2432869 epoch_slot_no: 13669 block_no: 2431367 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1274 time: 2019-04-10 01:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x561d2f2f346e9adaa851783d2e898a01e7d8cd1822d8a955215be95cd8ecb7e7Block Operator
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