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 2436002 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2437391 epoch_slot_no: 18191 block_no: 2435888 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-04-11 02:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6066e9590362db85543ed6def1cccc0929130cee6954f9bc5d2bdeb00229f6cdBlock Operator
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