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 2445466 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2446854 epoch_slot_no: 6054 block_no: 2445351 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2019-04-13 07:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf3a8d1a1a1279da10d178985519520b5b8d8054c53ecb9049dec57f8ed58ed4Block Operator
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