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 2441211 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2442599 epoch_slot_no: 1799 block_no: 2441096 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2081 time: 2019-04-12 07:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2939dc72bc4cb749a1ae07287c14061741cfc409701e8f68b37d94d380b27e4cBlock Operator
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