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 2441259 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2442647 epoch_slot_no: 1847 block_no: 2441144 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 22721 time: 2019-04-12 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb771ed2b958eee3cae5fe130f9f1d3f5cb85a48f9672e7abd0f780c655b83f7eBlock Operator
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