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 2445691 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2447079 epoch_slot_no: 6279 block_no: 2445576 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2921 time: 2019-04-13 08:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8cd70ec6c6592be20a60768e86713605956ae0b1b138adfff885431a9e40a6cBlock Operator
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