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 2443079 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2444467 epoch_slot_no: 3667 block_no: 2442964 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1300 time: 2019-04-12 18:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed735505d6c57258ed1b98fae9271d735cc60b28db9d53aa1c0ec994dbdd26c3Block Operator
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