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 2431643 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2433031 epoch_slot_no: 13831 block_no: 2431529 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-04-10 02:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x040cc4a0c73abb2671533b63d9001a053fffa94cd39f8f62389894c5359a68f7Block Operator
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