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 2437167 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2438556 epoch_slot_no: 19356 block_no: 2437053 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1141 time: 2019-04-11 09:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e433473873c4e76ec9af207957a1858b23e66a71002c3b74ef2380ae996df61Block Operator
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