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 2450220 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2451608 epoch_slot_no: 10808 block_no: 2450105 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3164 time: 2019-04-14 09:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35cd9c8c578e94a78f545cb2d88fb4c3d45f676947a2457f7a0b7a166995324fBlock Operator
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