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 2434680 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2436068 epoch_slot_no: 16868 block_no: 2434566 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1496 time: 2019-04-10 19:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x933d367234b9bf1758f4a7c876592c60a1be8d1e68810657515e6590915327f6Block Operator
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