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 2442928 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2444316 epoch_slot_no: 3516 block_no: 2442813 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1855 time: 2019-04-12 17:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1cb1ee84af69984267df88333f558edb1f9c1ad302c49f0d6a9f73eb3f1da55Block Operator
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