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 2431920 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2433308 epoch_slot_no: 14108 block_no: 2431806 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1529 time: 2019-04-10 04:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e2a664c7048b3cc0a749c8f1e641d813f0aa04b363c60bc3d93bad70d97854dBlock Operator
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