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 2434572 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2435960 epoch_slot_no: 16760 block_no: 2434458 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3372 time: 2019-04-10 18:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01baedbedb094ff73074a53dc5dbc9da1a709beb7adeb83923bd661dd9c81b1aBlock Operator
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