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 2446088 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2447476 epoch_slot_no: 6676 block_no: 2445973 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2262 time: 2019-04-13 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff22f4337bf34699df15531ffce8179bb7e705556c8cd4177352ac35595689b1Block Operator
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