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 2431961 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2433349 epoch_slot_no: 14149 block_no: 2431847 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1992 time: 2019-04-10 04:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe91f3c2f9287d42f980c98b4d60e4f07cf1fcd617c3885c9681c33eaa3f4044Block Operator
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