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 2442814 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2444202 epoch_slot_no: 3402 block_no: 2442699 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-04-12 16:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7e6a9c329072c662bd76ec9f53563ae5a13a756687c5fbe5332770d665f8fffBlock Operator
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