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 2442983 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2444371 epoch_slot_no: 3571 block_no: 2442868 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1082 time: 2019-04-12 17:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c6962eb9cb0e1873788efb90922e3e462b7050c751f51c18020c2e4121d82d0Block Operator
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