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 2435991 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2437380 epoch_slot_no: 18180 block_no: 2435877 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1699 time: 2019-04-11 02:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86e7cb5b02f9a213ecedee709ef6634d6915b02a87c0a84d30de6a0058914543Block Operator
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