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 2441095 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2442483 epoch_slot_no: 1683 block_no: 2440980 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2172 time: 2019-04-12 07:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb445a93579e07518df32011fb3a68bbdcae1be40997d2d8f4e07838d0640be96Block Operator
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