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 2447185 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2448573 epoch_slot_no: 7773 block_no: 2447070 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2896 time: 2019-04-13 16:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5f48c92f20b5e5b6736970249177a8ef08658c33a7becdfb77fa80ef0df77e6Block Operator
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