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 2434874 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2436262 epoch_slot_no: 17062 block_no: 2434760 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2019-04-10 20:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7f8ab19049b4f5246744cfbba9eb3f1420815fd20305eff92a56d49f33809abBlock Operator
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