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 2436867 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2438256 epoch_slot_no: 19056 block_no: 2436753 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2292 time: 2019-04-11 07:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65d6e0d43cb366649337c266661f6d46667d435543638db78a95c18ca56bb145Block Operator
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