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 2431706 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2433094 epoch_slot_no: 13894 block_no: 2431592 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2019-04-10 02:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe18ee45b7917e648804999db4814ca958e60e287a8110f98868dc52e43243573Block Operator
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