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 2436230 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2437619 epoch_slot_no: 18419 block_no: 2436116 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4043 time: 2019-04-11 04:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c02d1ddb039290d77c670900e65cf7449b422718663b97d1876d2225e49634dBlock Operator
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