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 2478850 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2480237 epoch_slot_no: 17837 block_no: 2478734 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6637 time: 2019-04-21 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a9d86279cfb97886c73b9b03c377797a9ca0708108291e451d8aaad60b7f74eBlock Operator
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