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 2434886 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2436274 epoch_slot_no: 17074 block_no: 2434772 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-04-10 20:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7438b2ecfc1df7ef9a30c65642aaf9589cf93c66cc5d98bdd53aa1cc423c774cBlock Operator
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