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 2433503 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2434891 epoch_slot_no: 15691 block_no: 2433389 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5430 time: 2019-04-10 12:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b3972992e7a7613f59aa9ed9c1312f26f0184fe844e54d908c6d9c14ce34bbaBlock Operator
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