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 2446289 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2447677 epoch_slot_no: 6877 block_no: 2446174 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1895 time: 2019-04-13 11:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae27d60f0fb977ca78924874469d3f95e8d079e01bcb7af9b8e4513850ca0cc1Block Operator
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