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 2444744 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2446132 epoch_slot_no: 5332 block_no: 2444629 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1557 time: 2019-04-13 03:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5df1bd43145a45fc87fe897ad8abc7d8d6ed95e4e5f7662e1d0b13c1451005eBlock Operator
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