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 2445268 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2446656 epoch_slot_no: 5856 block_no: 2445153 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 921 time: 2019-04-13 06:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e4de666abed12ff144485251cbc573d5320a0ac6543f1a44c9d698f669f1072Block Operator
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