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 2445039 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2446427 epoch_slot_no: 5627 block_no: 2444924 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3521 time: 2019-04-13 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x622084ea29d68dbf3b84e4ebbf7613e97f9dc55d837351433ba7cb418fe1334eBlock Operator
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