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 2437807 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2439196 epoch_slot_no: 19996 block_no: 2437693 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1746 time: 2019-04-11 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe44c11b2c923b836b32cd5ef1b72e9b5d32cdb8187770c74eba5daafef1bf75eBlock Operator
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