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 2445729 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2447117 epoch_slot_no: 6317 block_no: 2445614 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4238 time: 2019-04-13 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x699714a3dfa0a24b0c26e564691b53e705c54a1758408c09271e8c600b018a2aBlock Operator
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