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 2434465 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2435853 epoch_slot_no: 16653 block_no: 2434351 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4822 time: 2019-04-10 18:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d9c85a915d85a4106b29bbfd9b8fb2944c73007cd0484c59b5edd7506b55fd7Block Operator
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