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 2444363 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2445751 epoch_slot_no: 4951 block_no: 2444248 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1886 time: 2019-04-13 01:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4cdf0d9b58222d7ac67c6b7067cc3f2c5b1e44fed91d4c287af809b9788886abBlock Operator
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