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 2442763 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2444151 epoch_slot_no: 3351 block_no: 2442648 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1175 time: 2019-04-12 16:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb479d5a2c146535a40477e6587559da329bd957e9dfa3d16743be176c446c962Block Operator
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