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 2432390 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2433778 epoch_slot_no: 14578 block_no: 2432276 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-04-10 06:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56d396c5442607cd2faa2acf1741050d0c470f5672c6cd3369949189df3286bfBlock Operator
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