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 2435968 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2437357 epoch_slot_no: 18157 block_no: 2435854 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1715 time: 2019-04-11 02:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa50204bb78cd22e5951b5a99d713bcd50b9be6affd3a7e71e07f645c9975e3f2Block Operator
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