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 2441168 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2442556 epoch_slot_no: 1756 block_no: 2441053 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3439 time: 2019-04-12 07:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x307469b9ec4fc8eca181990aa7b470cb4e7b997e31899f16a71532cc1add50c8Block Operator
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