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 2448313 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2449701 epoch_slot_no: 8901 block_no: 2448198 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1608 time: 2019-04-13 23:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6952189c2881748ee273928e4a4bcc8e9e7a9ed4b4d82ce7a40d831118af9606Block Operator
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