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 2449258 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2450646 epoch_slot_no: 9846 block_no: 2449143 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1872 time: 2019-04-14 04:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d9d5d3ad89f9cfbc8b81d9afc0cc5188c22e9545ed8f71deeea3be0a1325de2Block Operator
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