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 2450004 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2451392 epoch_slot_no: 10592 block_no: 2449889 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1745 time: 2019-04-14 08:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82c4e8743190b4fe479c2b9a4d0b1ae0d85ad6a7fde197a5f77d7e668cc541e1Block Operator
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