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 2442583 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2443971 epoch_slot_no: 3171 block_no: 2442468 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1115 time: 2019-04-12 15:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1685801be73361bf799c9795ec8eb408af15499ee1769a4f97f86b5d64af3ffBlock Operator
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