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 2449502 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2450890 epoch_slot_no: 10090 block_no: 2449387 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2262 time: 2019-04-14 05:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03aad203af3d573c8875756fe1ab250dc27a7c268ad02133d1ea5b136344f0c8Block Operator
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