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 2435258 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2436646 epoch_slot_no: 17446 block_no: 2435144 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1666 time: 2019-04-10 22:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x711029f644a2b8a4eb1ab019cde6a62fa1ffc38225f71582408f82de8e4578b1Block Operator
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