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 2436112 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2437501 epoch_slot_no: 18301 block_no: 2435998 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2019-04-11 03:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb8c267bdf0e06f871ea04ee6bb470ce999b15c4e8fd12344fdb2adae22b6623Block Operator
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