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 2441732 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2443120 epoch_slot_no: 2320 block_no: 2441617 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1530 time: 2019-04-12 10:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1db8d7074d11a8b5fb9be32cd4c17d28c23b9b90b340563c58c4446b23d2c6f6Block Operator
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