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 2446573 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2447961 epoch_slot_no: 7161 block_no: 2446458 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2019-04-13 13:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa81dd99518fbf0a3c5f268300af2761c6355e82c9bf02ef290fdaf1a741b7eeBlock Operator
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