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 2446364 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2447752 epoch_slot_no: 6952 block_no: 2446249 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 909 time: 2019-04-13 12:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x982dd121805566617c85c37fde57dc766d9d04812ed0dd2fec43f28f31c07d4dBlock Operator
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