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 2434326 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2435714 epoch_slot_no: 16514 block_no: 2434212 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-04-10 17:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf1815344fdbfd9860d727b396ed01a801cdae8dcf9256b54801200005e83cd0Block Operator
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