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 2436355 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2437744 epoch_slot_no: 18544 block_no: 2436241 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1375 time: 2019-04-11 04:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe93e49e482f9cb8bcf757d0f9ec9609a3d99f2266b660127bf825636e1282aeaBlock Operator
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