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 2441001 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2442389 epoch_slot_no: 1589 block_no: 2440886 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2084 time: 2019-04-12 06:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd09608899d6b99742a4d7e4cf2f2ae757710c0cc96b0032ce0ff8e1de4055144Block Operator
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