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 2442497 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2443885 epoch_slot_no: 3085 block_no: 2442382 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1596 time: 2019-04-12 14:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7ff8a988dc018f9ef891e4e79ba977f368a212440f360a32ffe7fbf5b90142dBlock Operator
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