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 2445869 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2447257 epoch_slot_no: 6457 block_no: 2445754 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1439 time: 2019-04-13 09:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x550ad01fc60f629dc29766680fb37994ca70c96ea50cbcba7f69a1cad913ae6fBlock Operator
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