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 2441439 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2442827 epoch_slot_no: 2027 block_no: 2441324 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8636 time: 2019-04-12 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b341ee472b20842300adcc03dbdec0cfd87707a0bf1c8d661c479c2be445cbcBlock Operator
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