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 2433732 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2435120 epoch_slot_no: 15920 block_no: 2433618 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3663 time: 2019-04-10 14:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55a7ebf9920128f8a62afcd521ec9add72796b56761ce39c26b8af3e5db8044cBlock Operator
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