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 2442849 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2444237 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 2442734 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 12586 time: 2019-04-12 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb49ab4510d657d430ca668738319aba1aceade18ef6c9a5cec253f413b31cacaBlock Operator
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