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 2442014 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2443402 epoch_slot_no: 2602 block_no: 2441899 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1115 time: 2019-04-12 12:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcf2a06b7d2d1c0135b5e8a2309a75f0c52e5c1eb46840a48644a6f4e6140da4Block Operator
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