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 2434312 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2435700 epoch_slot_no: 16500 block_no: 2434198 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7271 time: 2019-04-10 17:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0bdd234a0dd7490e756b91ca16390f877b4d694a8ff83b4300597997dccb7fdBlock Operator
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