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 2448886 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2450274 epoch_slot_no: 9474 block_no: 2448771 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-04-14 02:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb62d35034e51b7b659a44105e36221f95e7577d87934a309c864a8edda0f04a5Block Operator
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