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 2442319 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2443707 epoch_slot_no: 2907 block_no: 2442204 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-04-12 13:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3801ac951692cf6cfef1a85038f3eaad7ba6a00b619b4b6a6cf4b01f10042831Block Operator
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