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 2434374 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2435762 epoch_slot_no: 16562 block_no: 2434260 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4105 time: 2019-04-10 17:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a53bba5563e288d5b3b6b9011972d1e6fe7c7b545ee5af8895fa5418e493218Block Operator
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