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 2447368 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2448756 epoch_slot_no: 7956 block_no: 2447253 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1808 time: 2019-04-13 17:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8036526f04b05fcd0a180ab92e9102bbb5c66e73c2c9ae1df360822f54701ff0Block Operator
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