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 2444193 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2445581 epoch_slot_no: 4781 block_no: 2444078 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2019-04-13 00:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b93be64413e7a33aafb110e6972a3d18e8458186edf46747d17f845e10ba1fbBlock Operator
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