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 2445549 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2446937 epoch_slot_no: 6137 block_no: 2445434 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5156 time: 2019-04-13 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa387d638e57a67a79545f1f32c342f2abc623669eebf72a1ae250b2590eaeaabBlock Operator
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