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 2434777 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2436165 epoch_slot_no: 16965 block_no: 2434663 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-04-10 19:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf48587c9837a58d3b4ab64c8fa8758d93046f3849284158051d5e68926898c6fBlock Operator
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