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 2435176 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2436564 epoch_slot_no: 17364 block_no: 2435062 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2019-04-10 22:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fd402f78623a523919978c7c50e1afaaac43734e1bef5463e59cff269f5ef3dBlock Operator
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