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 2444943 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2446331 epoch_slot_no: 5531 block_no: 2444828 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2030 time: 2019-04-13 04:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x644bbf6f1e95591325d9c5caa0accee8ed67f32516788c599f6cd5a7edfd9fe7Block Operator
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