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 2444949 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2446337 epoch_slot_no: 5537 block_no: 2444834 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-04-13 04:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd4d8526c532c32bae568d234f2dce71c642b235126dbcdff583929558c01509Block Operator
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