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 2448511 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2449899 epoch_slot_no: 9099 block_no: 2448396 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1564 time: 2019-04-14 00:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x675d62ceeaedfa245b5b2c9028e15b0fae19e154573602c337b2670f5af997c6Block Operator
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