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 2435380 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2436768 epoch_slot_no: 17568 block_no: 2435266 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1699 time: 2019-04-10 23:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8ae0ea4aa091e77d4a0baaf1f99ee11e14e395fc997c6cd9b3c66bba43137c8Block Operator
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