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 2446031 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2447419 epoch_slot_no: 6619 block_no: 2445916 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1357 time: 2019-04-13 10:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1834536758cde39cd0f6dfb9e70424f8820d6fef5d1ef97dc467b58ad98d07fcBlock Operator
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