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 2444805 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2446193 epoch_slot_no: 5393 block_no: 2444690 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3292 time: 2019-04-13 03:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa275700fe38fbc961778c1e7ecd78467fb475c5a36fc1a93bfe0780a1869cb4aBlock Operator
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