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 2436840 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2438229 epoch_slot_no: 19029 block_no: 2436726 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2721 time: 2019-04-11 07:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dba76ed79d7a07309c5f2b1378a6ecfe0a8671c540e0db30d4cd0f441640549Block Operator
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