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 2445399 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2446787 epoch_slot_no: 5987 block_no: 2445284 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1223 time: 2019-04-13 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd88d618db7ef94b21d6a81c9de2b4031689cf85d4bec2a06f148cf6a79c3f65Block Operator
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