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 2446509 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2447897 epoch_slot_no: 7097 block_no: 2446394 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2019-04-13 13:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x132e4e189686f49623d2a0e2173fa0edec2d0a035a2c49880ccc77b07bdadd77Block Operator
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