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 2434541 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2435929 epoch_slot_no: 16729 block_no: 2434427 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8114 time: 2019-04-10 18:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb12b0163f0ca564421ac3631d185ee8b10356981f26221446b108207d65bb583Block Operator
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