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 2441379 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2442767 epoch_slot_no: 1967 block_no: 2441264 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4769 time: 2019-04-12 08:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4c85035d38c2bb6683650acd4cd818ef6655f88999dea1d5fe993e240b1412cBlock Operator
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