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 2448268 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2449656 epoch_slot_no: 8856 block_no: 2448153 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-13 22:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f666d839b0e57a1971c2ab4bb1ffe810e3af9c9b7602297498bfb0a7a8d929eBlock Operator
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