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 2444241 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2445629 epoch_slot_no: 4829 block_no: 2444126 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3068 time: 2019-04-13 00:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8b56f2d35480fb26118a909130660e045f794bfd90860f1b14c18be8fefd99dBlock Operator
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