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 2442776 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2444164 epoch_slot_no: 3364 block_no: 2442661 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4909 time: 2019-04-12 16:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x241db3fd5341575b29106b7c90ca1c1eebc7546d0a78a2b01c588464c4fa967aBlock Operator
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