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 2448819 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2450207 epoch_slot_no: 9407 block_no: 2448704 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2472 time: 2019-04-14 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95b19a432d5ae56344965869c388a97476e7b9eec827ead12d4c9f6651777965Block Operator
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