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 2449777 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2451165 epoch_slot_no: 10365 block_no: 2449662 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2011 time: 2019-04-14 07:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x016f63ef387623367cef1426a204493769c9da4ab50741827391e4935166be47Block Operator
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