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 2436719 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2438108 epoch_slot_no: 18908 block_no: 2436605 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1573 time: 2019-04-11 06:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44dd40d754d28538f10ca2cd0688a2d40a7f98e5d5e1a61419845f8d8a1be388Block Operator
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