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 2448822 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2450210 epoch_slot_no: 9410 block_no: 2448707 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2019-04-14 02:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a9d03e7012e24ec3ee7d233b632f063eabe4e4dadee3708abdae8cf5867dc8bBlock Operator
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