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 2435163 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2436551 epoch_slot_no: 17351 block_no: 2435049 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1321 time: 2019-04-10 22:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa12d8693295688fd48c000b476993fb82cde7c77a1a21c4327bb1a2eed9373afBlock Operator
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