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 2436181 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2437570 epoch_slot_no: 18370 block_no: 2436067 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1555 time: 2019-04-11 03:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3ee44045a09ae46a0596f0eef20adb8e7ba8cf1d80d2ecd2d3a23bf541fcaafBlock Operator
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