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 2434268 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2435656 epoch_slot_no: 16456 block_no: 2434154 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1538 time: 2019-04-10 17:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf68c6b4f9bc919d3d9bd00872bfe6724e9c6196dce4fdd9aabb651154eb18a69Block Operator
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