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 2445111 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2446499 epoch_slot_no: 5699 block_no: 2444996 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1631 time: 2019-04-13 05:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb0206f02ac1516d8b367d95af2b7d78eab0217bed51ad795bc1fd98abd0e2daBlock Operator
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