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 2443029 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2444417 epoch_slot_no: 3617 block_no: 2442914 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 13667 time: 2019-04-12 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac8dd098f75d111a1af579cd1e63897f70390b109ce1e0d9c28baca9fc91e22bBlock Operator
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