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 2435307 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2436695 epoch_slot_no: 17495 block_no: 2435193 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2019-04-10 22:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc695699fa210aee9e968f5fdee185aada08dff09947381c148780f6d3a1c0750Block Operator
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