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 2431747 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2433135 epoch_slot_no: 13935 block_no: 2431633 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1307 time: 2019-04-10 03:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b19ba0d8852506f1664662c67bd31b875a425780904128d05f2082592ce85aaBlock Operator
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