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 2442699 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 2444087 epoch_slot_no: 3287 block_no: 2442584 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 13604 time: 2019-04-12 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8dbf1aaea46e3c514f70a2f5db8e0f9582f3596ee46e923fd7ea73e5e9960954Block Operator
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