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 2444651 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2446039 epoch_slot_no: 5239 block_no: 2444536 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-04-13 02:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcde1cb80b45a57847af7db74205b8704a8a39fd4df36a947a279867a9b5c32c6Block Operator
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