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 2478809 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2480196 epoch_slot_no: 17796 block_no: 2478693 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2019-04-21 00:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39913ba027a8fd9ca3f114f5423b40462cfc24134cbcb5bd7e94e805118c6985Block Operator
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