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 2445554 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2446942 epoch_slot_no: 6142 block_no: 2445439 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2042 time: 2019-04-13 07:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84f4986e6208abb6c1f05725b9ff4d0a5c13c8c873b24b1398dd06c72cd8553bBlock Operator
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