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 2445719 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2447107 epoch_slot_no: 6307 block_no: 2445604 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1636 time: 2019-04-13 08:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1a613da26449dabbb38bf1a6b2946661592a294e342a671656c3d5ab937dc57Block Operator
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