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 2443645 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2445033 epoch_slot_no: 4233 block_no: 2443530 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1727 time: 2019-04-12 21:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd08207a361f2be4f719b1072ac5014549b27b4584c97fa8a22b1556a4400b7cBlock Operator
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