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 2450853 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2452241 epoch_slot_no: 11441 block_no: 2450738 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-14 13:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x861d2ff39b992503cd5da2463f1f749877bd5eff9b3e82e5cd0bf6d8d3584d83Block Operator
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