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 2432434 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2433822 epoch_slot_no: 14622 block_no: 2432320 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2017 time: 2019-04-10 06:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff31cf71e28803acfc33fc9c9fc2a012dc9761f4386f8c7c34d37e80cff1f8f4Block Operator
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