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 2442654 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2444042 epoch_slot_no: 3242 block_no: 2442539 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1989 time: 2019-04-12 15:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a0f711fe47bba75c1930890a5316931d87b1c140cd0d8fb164e090cf97babc4Block Operator
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