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 2442551 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2443939 epoch_slot_no: 3139 block_no: 2442436 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-04-12 15:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e30ef3b9afce5e85379fee44f42480753ce44f6f16a2152ff7cd080a35146fcBlock Operator
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