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 2450229 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2451617 epoch_slot_no: 10817 block_no: 2450114 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4448 time: 2019-04-14 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa83bea3dede049c7f4207475bbe1553a6c31fe5688e548ac2086bac8928a3e47Block Operator
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