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 2447810 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2449198 epoch_slot_no: 8398 block_no: 2447695 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1278 time: 2019-04-13 20:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a19fcebf7ac577dbaba733dc3f075c27c17a7b4c463c8681fcb7f24a4a38a0eBlock Operator
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