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 2442852 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2444240 epoch_slot_no: 3440 block_no: 2442737 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2195 time: 2019-04-12 16:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fb859ea15b8ae7d05cb55b48f58d7dcd974eaff9c72d168de38890d25a05526Block Operator
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