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 2436944 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2438333 epoch_slot_no: 19133 block_no: 2436830 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1108 time: 2019-04-11 08:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53a6d516bb04c4700589ce71542ff561e385ebdb51989803d13e1156a1adc331Block Operator
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