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 2441818 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2443206 epoch_slot_no: 2406 block_no: 2441703 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1572 time: 2019-04-12 11:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b24b659fcb3412b97e18f3ae07035fb6a30d723917ab794d4d437ba763b1854Block Operator
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