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 2449609 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2450997 epoch_slot_no: 10197 block_no: 2449494 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2364 time: 2019-04-14 06:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0212759c3b9db9808745e1bcb012c425d34917059657d595b4711d02ad1cb808Block Operator
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