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 2435243 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2436631 epoch_slot_no: 17431 block_no: 2435129 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2356 time: 2019-04-10 22:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd240cde4c052ed642825a15073c4958c7bb62c4586115e1a32f3021f446629b7Block Operator
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