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 2432479 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2433867 epoch_slot_no: 14667 block_no: 2432365 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1664 time: 2019-04-10 07:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38c0fe2f7b4972cb58bc4d0eeec2cac45e97818e4649fb5ad0c00b95f1e66270Block Operator
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