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 2445401 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2446789 epoch_slot_no: 5989 block_no: 2445286 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3797 time: 2019-04-13 07:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd2122d025ff284ee2d7434d62c9d9592b0b5c584cc894a0998f5fc9fbbffceeBlock Operator
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