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 2432862 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2434250 epoch_slot_no: 15050 block_no: 2432748 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3725 time: 2019-04-10 09:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c84342c6a821c40ddf56f2c83d1f21029025d2c2cdbbabf666c0753c6ea3e9aBlock Operator
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