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 2437055 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2438444 epoch_slot_no: 19244 block_no: 2436941 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6215 time: 2019-04-11 08:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8da711bdfd860fd3ae10a13b1f61ea8554d3f417b19cfddf441fce6ec8a650dcBlock Operator
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