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 2434235 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2435623 epoch_slot_no: 16423 block_no: 2434121 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2300 time: 2019-04-10 16:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04521fbddc161b2eb69b9d54405d1606edd8bedaf8ff9e061e31b659695f5308Block Operator
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