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 2437957 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2439346 epoch_slot_no: 20146 block_no: 2437843 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1982 time: 2019-04-11 13:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4427cb5b40135eb28b5fbbfc60f400cb09717b90733f085e76d9f53d264fe0cBlock Operator
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