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 2450769 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2452157 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 2450654 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4265 time: 2019-04-14 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x921d9aabb46c01571c26d52a8e79289d77decaa33ff334ff33d709d64a3fcd08Block Operator
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