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 2449149 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2450537 epoch_slot_no: 9737 block_no: 2449034 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2477 time: 2019-04-14 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd39aa811bbbb33c64b4d76c9277db36bed892836f7944605f01dc707f4844ddBlock Operator
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