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 2449400 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2450788 epoch_slot_no: 9988 block_no: 2449285 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1165 time: 2019-04-14 05:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x588482c0a065767eef5694d5a82b85cd69e3f3359c1be3fdb2aba1dd013ae4e1Block Operator
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