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 2450787 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2452175 epoch_slot_no: 11375 block_no: 2450672 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3550 time: 2019-04-14 12:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65ff2c09865519ec05a75b9efde02d034f608f8fa893809f9f3fc9c554cb5711Block Operator
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