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 2444867 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2446255 epoch_slot_no: 5455 block_no: 2444752 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3401 time: 2019-04-13 04:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8943044c5c4a797c463ee18a8d6c8dc40974abf68b7109ce6adf04734dced6a2Block Operator
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