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 2445874 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2447262 epoch_slot_no: 6462 block_no: 2445759 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2576 time: 2019-04-13 09:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d7098c0bffa6e3f67fef5fff36a5e5f6a43b52c0ce2f2e306f2489e20e956e7Block Operator
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