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 2442141 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2443529 epoch_slot_no: 2729 block_no: 2442026 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-04-12 12:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89bf87540e83fe2a92c746f1d1f10c057688567d4b6ed1a67d8b959bd5c10230Block Operator
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