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 2442689 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2444077 epoch_slot_no: 3277 block_no: 2442574 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1208 time: 2019-04-12 15:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcaabd2b7e70fedede77082105c0b05f09d52672096113b18765759dab565675dBlock Operator
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