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 2444646 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2446034 epoch_slot_no: 5234 block_no: 2444531 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1077 time: 2019-04-13 02:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x467ad86d371c5bbc861f65ecfd9f983c17b4d7ddd2781488767cd0b1cf447322Block Operator
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