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 2450753 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2452141 epoch_slot_no: 11341 block_no: 2450638 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2019-04-14 12:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x720dfb79222d8212966f632aa4d3a7e513ad69bfae2fd2125e7d50e3ebc7676bBlock Operator
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