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 2443346 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2444734 epoch_slot_no: 3934 block_no: 2443231 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1111 time: 2019-04-12 19:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16ec3ec6d8ed21b758fda516b248625a65b0cf06f5864e51d884f905ed063c11Block Operator
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