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 2449103 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2450491 epoch_slot_no: 9691 block_no: 2448988 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 944 time: 2019-04-14 03:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2494f2cc953da969c623c971d0e2c3ce760a7ccffc327ac8e74c28d952f7969Block Operator
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