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 2445187 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2446575 epoch_slot_no: 5775 block_no: 2445072 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1628 time: 2019-04-13 05:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x941b21baad83bb4188353a8e2f71c3f23bb124a37e07d959d3c7e5b81483d619Block Operator
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