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 2448701 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2450089 epoch_slot_no: 9289 block_no: 2448586 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1042 time: 2019-04-14 01:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1ef78d4e6d0471827b397f00d8bc716db105c194579281f35277185641816f5Block Operator
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