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 2445473 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2446861 epoch_slot_no: 6061 block_no: 2445358 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1549 time: 2019-04-13 07:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9281b3eafa59a1d4bd41067262a656a3331dd1d0bf92b9ad80e0d8cd3ed1a3b6Block Operator
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