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 2437652 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2439041 epoch_slot_no: 19841 block_no: 2437538 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7346 time: 2019-04-11 11:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe462b1387c06b823c0d6f1b63680c9c1b255bb7d4e2800c29e4163bb1566a9e3Block Operator
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