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 2432589 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2433977 epoch_slot_no: 14777 block_no: 2432475 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1677 time: 2019-04-10 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xecd943a829d639819bcc657c1cca9ea3aba04c0c654e05afa57071c27b8f52c1Block Operator
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