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 2450588 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2451976 epoch_slot_no: 11176 block_no: 2450473 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2473 time: 2019-04-14 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11df5505f3de0f16edcb1d96258df419bfa85b5563e63c0a023885a661370427Block Operator
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