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 2449121 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2450509 epoch_slot_no: 9709 block_no: 2449006 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2019-04-14 03:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a3477df3a7cd158a719f27cf227320d0644f78147f8517b8911afec05423abfBlock Operator
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