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 2445538 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2446926 epoch_slot_no: 6126 block_no: 2445423 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3754 time: 2019-04-13 07:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a5269d973bac168a04cf97e6d8d569fdd8cd30a74321f04a85246c5927a3676Block Operator
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