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 2449700 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2451088 epoch_slot_no: 10288 block_no: 2449585 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3129 time: 2019-04-14 06:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74aa67195fd2e45dd4305958dce4922c1fa8bdefcaf6abe46a3c5d65a0df8d49Block Operator
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