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 2449486 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2450874 epoch_slot_no: 10074 block_no: 2449371 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-04-14 05:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d19e7adc8076b76978a8a63e3f2cf66ec9f54e360ab795692009b9deaf9ee41Block Operator
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