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 2443306 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2444694 epoch_slot_no: 3894 block_no: 2443191 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2019-04-12 19:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa4a4eb9ed74039507b3a5c7339f357cdebdbd18f17cb9945736a9d142e74dbaBlock Operator
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