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 2435182 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2436570 epoch_slot_no: 17370 block_no: 2435068 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2019-04-10 22:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f4c7f012f2b911b8eadcf9abdee12071053cc5a99b5e02b170e480a9aad4c1bBlock Operator
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