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 2446042 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2447430 epoch_slot_no: 6630 block_no: 2445927 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3158 time: 2019-04-13 10:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x500177f60c07fad53fbc3c790cf99bc3977107862f5b2ba2735024af53b9f7b1Block Operator
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