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 2441686 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2443074 epoch_slot_no: 2274 block_no: 2441571 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1000 time: 2019-04-12 10:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x202ed6aff2f515e90c39594cd16a16091068bebd69fdc36d1d2c8502f9944053Block Operator
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