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 2441787 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2443175 epoch_slot_no: 2375 block_no: 2441672 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-04-12 10:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe477574bb32af7342847363ae4a9d79ec772a27b4152d64f83b90301ae98a7aBlock Operator
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