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 2444549 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2445937 epoch_slot_no: 5137 block_no: 2444434 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-04-13 02:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f1e691a5dae180caea5077d40f18778968d36e78d71976f6339b8430af9797dBlock Operator
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