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 2449823 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2451211 epoch_slot_no: 10411 block_no: 2449708 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5219 time: 2019-04-14 07:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1476e58bf4eabbd0d4322d108825263e10bf95a1bb2d5db03740a08f6b1c3fcaBlock Operator
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