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 2479301 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2480688 epoch_slot_no: 18288 block_no: 2479185 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1921 time: 2019-04-21 03:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b369cf005024d8fc55b304706d7f5edf0cd0e4796b3333b81d22f558d17877eBlock Operator
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