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 2447978 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2449366 epoch_slot_no: 8566 block_no: 2447863 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1488 time: 2019-04-13 21:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbc0ecdfc9e409b7aeb9af48b0f8e826e8c66a06ed58d598a858b5adabde4e02Block Operator
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