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 2437230 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2438619 epoch_slot_no: 19419 block_no: 2437116 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1469 time: 2019-04-11 09:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d3e5addcdf3469f76340f9290a729125c2b8af032665558dd00cff6818df01eBlock Operator
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