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 2445019 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2446407 epoch_slot_no: 5607 block_no: 2444904 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-04-13 04:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x221fff9f3b44971606f5474fcf08843d11e2c0b11f50e06bd7cc40f9dce5eb4aBlock Operator
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