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 2444210 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2445598 epoch_slot_no: 4798 block_no: 2444095 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1307 time: 2019-04-13 00:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21de1d9754e8c493cb8094c44944cddb50b0f169ee94742bf815bd7d38d98ffbBlock Operator
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