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 2478926 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2480313 epoch_slot_no: 17913 block_no: 2478810 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2857 time: 2019-04-21 01:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69e010bc48c89c6d65e1b755845e42a51b93edcf449c89098800a517a84f1acbBlock Operator
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