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 2435718 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2437107 epoch_slot_no: 17907 block_no: 2435604 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1540 time: 2019-04-11 01:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea53fe5af02454f70d06396680926bbb8d457b8bcb96bec2f133a253b78208a3Block Operator
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