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 2444499 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2445887 epoch_slot_no: 5087 block_no: 2444384 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2798 time: 2019-04-13 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1ff31759ad77548e0331e8e5f192da96200e428ca4afbefe75593647a60ce2dBlock Operator
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