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 2447475 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2448863 epoch_slot_no: 8063 block_no: 2447360 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1955 time: 2019-04-13 18:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7e4c1e18b3dd77a09964fd550be8b8d21216cec5ff1a8ed04c5bcb91b246353Block Operator
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