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 2443217 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2444605 epoch_slot_no: 3805 block_no: 2443102 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-04-12 18:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x528cf8e77d745a449a9c7c0b9443fc3fb053786094e0d810823f78060801d01dBlock Operator
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