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 2433410 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2434798 epoch_slot_no: 15598 block_no: 2433296 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2415 time: 2019-04-10 12:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff061c1262f92ec7530f207b7b0cb3aadab2c3232f2c3e017dc2f5a63c5a2d90Block Operator
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