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 2449533 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2450921 epoch_slot_no: 10121 block_no: 2449418 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2247 time: 2019-04-14 05:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd70d5e388a5c0568a2ec4292f215865f061949fdb759317c3d352cda7ea751eBlock Operator
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