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 2447645 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2449033 epoch_slot_no: 8233 block_no: 2447530 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2019-04-13 19:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32f8cebcae1121c18a29a3a08b9482fd6b2d74ff4db29e37b9c28a13eb097d42Block Operator
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