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 2435538 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2436926 epoch_slot_no: 17726 block_no: 2435424 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1079 time: 2019-04-11 00:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc068086d3baa931d68e9763c127bcea167e9898d597b67dda304fe257a602b0Block Operator
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