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 2442532 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2443920 epoch_slot_no: 3120 block_no: 2442417 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2716 time: 2019-04-12 15:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f299ee25e562a800e1b4379ea9702b72a3fd35dbb72575fbb4fe3633ffaa9eeBlock Operator
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