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 2443388 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2444776 epoch_slot_no: 3976 block_no: 2443273 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2318 time: 2019-04-12 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbae67dc81083ec823b4b0c3ff406f41a3768ec508d59880fd8b3455f68504f98Block Operator
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