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 2444859 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2446247 epoch_slot_no: 5447 block_no: 2444744 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3447 time: 2019-04-13 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d738a1a5af553112523e95809c61e355fb3f22ba35192f4f8d6a7c1f8dbc2e2Block Operator
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