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 2433851 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2435239 epoch_slot_no: 16039 block_no: 2433737 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2019-04-10 14:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe33584f4f590474943c2556d2bdb3a1d0387f1a6fca30a4cfcd01d95aaa70d31Block Operator
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