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 2441473 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2442861 epoch_slot_no: 2061 block_no: 2441358 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1892 time: 2019-04-12 09:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38e2d35e6730431c0e46fc4d8e52ca63571ef8a96d771087a282704a0179cf4dBlock Operator
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