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 2448459 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2449847 epoch_slot_no: 9047 block_no: 2448344 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-04-14 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08edcef6bfa0d676d7241800db9d43ccb06afbcfb850d6eb36fecba7c8601668Block Operator
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