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 2441309 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2442697 epoch_slot_no: 1897 block_no: 2441194 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-04-12 08:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa90bd7e92380161f2a811a4b3ce58c64e684b12ffad1b665ab98445e224e8267Block Operator
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