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 2431848 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2433236 epoch_slot_no: 14036 block_no: 2431734 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1676 time: 2019-04-10 03:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0df53b4228087b90300dabffd5c370e1b20aa70bcdb3c603e0892d814d65e7fbBlock Operator
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