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 2441284 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2442672 epoch_slot_no: 1872 block_no: 2441169 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1681 time: 2019-04-12 08:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b226b0bbdb41a56e0194ea55ae472546aa1a3c73af356e64ad736808cc3d555Block Operator
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