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 2445034 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2446422 epoch_slot_no: 5622 block_no: 2444919 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3093 time: 2019-04-13 04:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67c9e1f29ad868ee815c7877838f72bcba4f156fd3cf5ac51d9011311fffca5bBlock Operator
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