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 2444740 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2446128 epoch_slot_no: 5328 block_no: 2444625 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1397 time: 2019-04-13 03:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x376345f28e49dfaa0e173428241dac2760a566cf623e197f23f6c610aab8fcfaBlock Operator
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