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 2445569 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2446957 epoch_slot_no: 6157 block_no: 2445454 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3295 time: 2019-04-13 07:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbd68671afe1d6820d5a83fcf7a0992e34bc3a2fea7725b51098ae13bd7e777dBlock Operator
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