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 2434420 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2435808 epoch_slot_no: 16608 block_no: 2434306 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-04-10 18:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61fdff59d5933107935581b2f83215b3fb8c0a82118c560628ad34eac200d0d7Block Operator
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