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 2437131 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2438520 epoch_slot_no: 19320 block_no: 2437017 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2755 time: 2019-04-11 09:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f2db72642305f0045871c9b9801758d01aa34236aa4471cfa3844d40b9860ebBlock Operator
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