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 2450259 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2451647 epoch_slot_no: 10847 block_no: 2450144 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2237 time: 2019-04-14 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b28bbe5fb6c5f4227b1f4fe5ebe3fcdbfc79d6fe42952218c2e311a48488ff2Block Operator
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