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 2445595 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2446983 epoch_slot_no: 6183 block_no: 2445480 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-04-13 08:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5d1d7a112444fb2cd9c10911a532e7ab334d8bd47c72c0c8a1ec4d4ddbba834Block Operator
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