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 2448069 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2449457 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 2447954 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2607 time: 2019-04-13 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59558cbafbd159cf364fb5b5b08b4747d6b9f575787a6dced372b537a8452295Block Operator
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