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 2445350 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2446738 epoch_slot_no: 5938 block_no: 2445235 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 970 time: 2019-04-13 06:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe64a5a6c1d9d608bcd3369ef28a2ec282f7cb639e8221ff206b8d468556518eBlock Operator
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