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 2445374 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2446762 epoch_slot_no: 5962 block_no: 2445259 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-04-13 06:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95ba06975adceca7e86e6d06b506c3b316bf354ab2f476985f973532ec98f13cBlock Operator
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