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 2437254 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2438643 epoch_slot_no: 19443 block_no: 2437140 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4889 time: 2019-04-11 09:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4167cd733cf9a88fcfd10142f214037425ae1091d79e30cadafa06f5f0e3e8afBlock Operator
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