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 2445843 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2447231 epoch_slot_no: 6431 block_no: 2445728 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4650 time: 2019-04-13 09:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f350596a74e22c348f92c7f94b31188eb6686852802ac4ac9f4fe27b3e3e0beBlock Operator
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