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 2443431 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2444819 epoch_slot_no: 4019 block_no: 2443316 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1956 time: 2019-04-12 20:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd8184b2ebe4ba4851e636656dda705c534e1e7dc3d8c4f07558228f91318d0bBlock Operator
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