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 2437430 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2438819 epoch_slot_no: 19619 block_no: 2437316 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1921 time: 2019-04-11 10:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8491cc4d510f328139b3cab2248e84c8d89a7cb160f3c2366daa5f7c542362c5Block Operator
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