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 2450613 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2452001 epoch_slot_no: 11201 block_no: 2450498 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1346 time: 2019-04-14 11:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0738e154e5c7575daf77087aa3ae6fed855f8793120823c33af6e7425e2c34a8Block Operator
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