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 2449326 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2450714 epoch_slot_no: 9914 block_no: 2449211 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1346 time: 2019-04-14 04:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17403d5fd6f0cdaf1b26679fd4aa66bff451310564fc96b4c3dafeaa6df2b3aaBlock Operator
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