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 2442483 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2443871 epoch_slot_no: 3071 block_no: 2442368 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 943 time: 2019-04-12 14:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc36c629bf9fe4fc6453c7b3366ef8519d29f9de60c5d723f1ae577a16056d46aBlock Operator
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