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 2445813 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2447201 epoch_slot_no: 6401 block_no: 2445698 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2387 time: 2019-04-13 09:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dd4046ae86f0740807639711253a002d1cf1d7be5ec15584cb80fd9ca7c8305Block Operator
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