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 2442882 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2444270 epoch_slot_no: 3470 block_no: 2442767 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1669 time: 2019-04-12 17:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc859d5038da7836b6769409ffe5c65f9677dfe9b12e1b293a0aa351a3ac1d8dBlock Operator
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