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 2442989 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2444377 epoch_slot_no: 3577 block_no: 2442874 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-04-12 17:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba1e7f7ea0bedcce94cda295c901c592429e1e11f6b497c91e553646b4b55913Block Operator
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