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 2436761 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2438150 epoch_slot_no: 18950 block_no: 2436647 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1359 time: 2019-04-11 07:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba3d1e2705c79aec92e330244b219389e545bc3118c120138febc6d93d1ff97dBlock Operator
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