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 2434927 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2436315 epoch_slot_no: 17115 block_no: 2434813 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1512 time: 2019-04-10 20:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c6c74787b7c7fdb62375edc97a159c2e17f28cfb7c777f539f1ec1b8b8c5f36Block Operator
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