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 2434862 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2436250 epoch_slot_no: 17050 block_no: 2434748 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2019-04-10 20:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b04f2a2141880fee55d27f643e2a4758d5eabc77a1bdc54d64b0abd8ad51f84Block Operator
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