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 2447276 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2448664 epoch_slot_no: 7864 block_no: 2447161 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2346 time: 2019-04-13 17:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ab35566d09f8f509224e1cab227cea6e9bffb082e0b92668e35f7322c5ba1e4Block Operator
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