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 2445248 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2446636 epoch_slot_no: 5836 block_no: 2445133 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1496 time: 2019-04-13 06:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfefbb59e27a4a9cd6872f8ded6c4b053b5b224a147f7fc6443857f15914425a9Block Operator
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