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 2436413 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2437802 epoch_slot_no: 18602 block_no: 2436299 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3129 time: 2019-04-11 05:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63bd0454a7640710b3d1fcc425c8fea7f016511da1a4ea1ed22cdc0d08da7554Block Operator
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