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 2445240 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2446628 epoch_slot_no: 5828 block_no: 2445125 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2019-04-13 06:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb321933d9d99f6f3f67baf4d114e75983325c703d0aae5fb81a223c0da7709bBlock Operator
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