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 2449762 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2451150 epoch_slot_no: 10350 block_no: 2449647 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2266 time: 2019-04-14 07:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53e63970adf4eb5a1d74408c7eb7c66fc80bc8d09c7917d0df312835126592d8Block Operator
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