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 2432315 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2433703 epoch_slot_no: 14503 block_no: 2432201 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1538 time: 2019-04-10 06:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87557d9d141646aaefe3f3b9e6485c4a6c516522abf6732c7c8daba7f4707c1aBlock Operator
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