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 2435151 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2436539 epoch_slot_no: 17339 block_no: 2435037 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2431 time: 2019-04-10 22:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7f434d22727cd7b32e06678e09ed36299349ff35db2dab8db5dfb5ff745ebb9Block Operator
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