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 2445431 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2446819 epoch_slot_no: 6019 block_no: 2445316 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2358 time: 2019-04-13 07:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd91962c0ddcf06242f81ad4fbb217459f630dfe7cbe7f5e841ecca1b5748a41Block Operator
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