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 2434496 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2435884 epoch_slot_no: 16684 block_no: 2434382 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3528 time: 2019-04-10 18:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee15f903d565cc41b3f96f7a678da72920d547c5ba128c67642304f678827897Block Operator
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