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 2450631 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2452019 epoch_slot_no: 11219 block_no: 2450516 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2044 time: 2019-04-14 12:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec99373be638bddd4e20e7aae53f01babcea856f6a05f58b55b7e11cc50f56e8Block Operator
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