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 2445202 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2446590 epoch_slot_no: 5790 block_no: 2445087 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-04-13 05:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x079b1a97d41cdd63b9f2b49501d912af3ce020a3c8ecc86f250ffc4d7864a05bBlock Operator
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