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 2437520 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2438909 epoch_slot_no: 19709 block_no: 2437406 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2019-04-11 11:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b2ee18db27a51652acb6e3f3cc24497ea75a722ee96f7328e9cfefa5d108d9fBlock Operator
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