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 2436337 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2437726 epoch_slot_no: 18526 block_no: 2436223 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1637 time: 2019-04-11 04:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02c1ebd15ac7b9ba23f959389e73be3cec9dd35a6bfbade07349d4430ba6ce43Block Operator
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