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 2443215 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2444603 epoch_slot_no: 3803 block_no: 2443100 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1177 time: 2019-04-12 18:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x141da624376178bac896daeaeb178b8fbadc8bd0bb988041ea11151de7c75c8dBlock Operator
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