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 2434877 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2436265 epoch_slot_no: 17065 block_no: 2434763 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2362 time: 2019-04-10 20:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ef3f356577eeff87a316695a617f862096b9f7d163bedde59198da0c3bf554aBlock Operator
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