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 2442410 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2443798 epoch_slot_no: 2998 block_no: 2442295 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2786 time: 2019-04-12 14:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9ca3b8a08b5878547243f1b8a8128a66ee3aa4b6d5f720f87487c7373fd69d3Block Operator
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