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 2448694 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2450082 epoch_slot_no: 9282 block_no: 2448579 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1342 time: 2019-04-14 01:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf93124b8816a8ac17e1a6d6e03aa8f6f404b706cf1364b4072f5a1fa7ecc88b8Block Operator
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