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 2445254 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2446642 epoch_slot_no: 5842 block_no: 2445139 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 923 time: 2019-04-13 06:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f27d2a3820a62ac0c370ac2502b0ed9ebadf57ed2e164e8b1f528c913a672bfBlock Operator
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