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 2435871 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2437260 epoch_slot_no: 18060 block_no: 2435757 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1276 time: 2019-04-11 02:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x622e1da11fdbad93eb9dcaf70edee4ebd8969975cfe757ef3a1317a052c7ed9bBlock Operator
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