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 2442669 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2444057 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 2442554 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 14170 time: 2019-04-12 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf33373576bd5f00360efa30d45ea566becddd0b8beeb33f1cb51231576f1dd2fBlock Operator
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