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 2441573 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2442961 epoch_slot_no: 2161 block_no: 2441458 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1897 time: 2019-04-12 09:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf7b40d4cdf26246e37b030f5237fa1520c592d2da24b64e41608df2e2d586e7Block Operator
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