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 2448237 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2449625 epoch_slot_no: 8825 block_no: 2448122 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1662 time: 2019-04-13 22:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2881ca0f0db1eb697dce4ea540998e8b4948155d9451a7f9f422a37ddc14b702Block Operator
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