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 2442192 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2443580 epoch_slot_no: 2780 block_no: 2442077 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1932 time: 2019-04-12 13:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a39fba5048a58e57a25944b1ee2211045b70c08e511e7c5fd5e2a69c385a8e8Block Operator
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