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 2444425 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2445813 epoch_slot_no: 5013 block_no: 2444310 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1529 time: 2019-04-13 01:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5979f13be16f23b998b2d032a2afebc7730d556d6e9f68000c863c341218d085Block Operator
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