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 2441676 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2443064 epoch_slot_no: 2264 block_no: 2441561 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 996 time: 2019-04-12 10:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf17bce96e8dc6f2beb1fd10c1f848dc713e216a2a73b24306345332f0e8b8cefBlock Operator
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