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 2442806 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2444194 epoch_slot_no: 3394 block_no: 2442691 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1952 time: 2019-04-12 16:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67a3a49f0d54fffe275cb8a57e465debcc35baafa1180006cc26b39b79ba0cadBlock Operator
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