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 2431987 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2433375 epoch_slot_no: 14175 block_no: 2431873 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1529 time: 2019-04-10 04:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe49a905bc1a2cc9affc41b566c147e43e4b06f22bb5b04634bc3fdc3b18670c4Block Operator
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