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 2450524 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2451912 epoch_slot_no: 11112 block_no: 2450409 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2025 time: 2019-04-14 11:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12373402d5d2dfe67b97d8681388c317738c862d2ea51302ef0245fffcc11ef4Block Operator
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