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 2436265 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2437654 epoch_slot_no: 18454 block_no: 2436151 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2435 time: 2019-04-11 04:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedf36f629ea6a90d5e80cf84ecad0228b1478f9e2e2a14ab795b4aed51f3c0deBlock Operator
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