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 2442076 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2443464 epoch_slot_no: 2664 block_no: 2441961 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3386 time: 2019-04-12 12:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10c7707fa7da4889985fe9174ee8f65420be1bd0056106d0ea1f0b8eb8cf16b8Block Operator
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