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 2434724 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2436112 epoch_slot_no: 16912 block_no: 2434610 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1278 time: 2019-04-10 19:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2cb6012531e1d1233d1298706ce04c68782e98cf4dfb0bbfffc4553cd0e60b5Block Operator
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