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 2435726 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2437115 epoch_slot_no: 17915 block_no: 2435612 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1313 time: 2019-04-11 01:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8504d3bc119c7584306f8f9424a2a2cf2497298f40127df94411ff704fae9839Block Operator
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