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 2442333 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2443721 epoch_slot_no: 2921 block_no: 2442218 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2178 time: 2019-04-12 13:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc68e073b487115d9f368c4eb56b64f5738efe7ce6ea2eef4f7f5ca403f364160Block Operator
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