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 2443613 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2445001 epoch_slot_no: 4201 block_no: 2443498 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1214 time: 2019-04-12 21:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6763df1ecb0940c072828d997c3f0762fc63a6aa021b7716a3cc36ed0ee1920dBlock Operator
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