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 2447551 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2448939 epoch_slot_no: 8139 block_no: 2447436 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3473 time: 2019-04-13 18:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x458dc7f13bbc9888262e1785a35f04fac9d1218531d8e2bd982ac96d4574975eBlock Operator
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