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 2479033 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2480420 epoch_slot_no: 18020 block_no: 2478917 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2019 time: 2019-04-21 01:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01e04da643b2e7df312c3ed18a0060818e82d8892912fc4a7f64bc4bb93ac58bBlock Operator
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