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 2445340 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2446728 epoch_slot_no: 5928 block_no: 2445225 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1488 time: 2019-04-13 06:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ff4c5a54d8f1301abe196241a036766241bb40487ed76e6cf4e9e2aad6b7411Block Operator
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