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 2432278 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2433666 epoch_slot_no: 14466 block_no: 2432164 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 970 time: 2019-04-10 06:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4721f5aa1ee3eb13027700abad7438c2ff7f8a82dba3b9ec6b850ed9fa031a9Block Operator
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