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 2434618 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2436006 epoch_slot_no: 16806 block_no: 2434504 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2378 time: 2019-04-10 19:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d796ed49a324f1fb50fd755f4a06fe4beb02a8da19c77aec069307fe889499bBlock Operator
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