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 2443142 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2444530 epoch_slot_no: 3730 block_no: 2443027 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1977 time: 2019-04-12 18:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35acb0fe9829715505995197b632a214fddc2911514e285c5553af4abfaf6f32Block Operator
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