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 2444447 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2445835 epoch_slot_no: 5035 block_no: 2444332 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2019-04-13 01:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2504d5bb734b9385aa725c9fcccb65a8ff380ace56bf3b298331b1f87e69289cBlock Operator
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