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 2441502 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2442890 epoch_slot_no: 2090 block_no: 2441387 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 992 time: 2019-04-12 09:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffb1e02c3125b6b0a65c580898a93dfbc5a4cd0e3b00270794e77fe6d596f6b5Block Operator
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