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 2437825 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2439214 epoch_slot_no: 20014 block_no: 2437711 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1760 time: 2019-04-11 12:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d22cbe79a325aa769b8bd585f13b100f121158240f2f506e9424ae431e72293Block Operator
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