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 2443085 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2444473 epoch_slot_no: 3673 block_no: 2442970 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1534 time: 2019-04-12 18:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x855df2d5e10e46acb43e3f5ad8a9d7725de779f0236bb9bf63a8f816f472b9d6Block Operator
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