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 2443081 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2444469 epoch_slot_no: 3669 block_no: 2442966 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2486 time: 2019-04-12 18:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbcbcb875d3c333ba109bc58efd160776df02afd2bd6b152bdc9792903a8a81dBlock Operator
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