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 2441361 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2442749 epoch_slot_no: 1949 block_no: 2441246 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1000 time: 2019-04-12 08:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde20c5dc668242a3456f9d9e5a2df872f4eee1949f0e5efd092665defe4416ecBlock Operator
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