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 2479320 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2480707 epoch_slot_no: 18307 block_no: 2479204 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-04-21 03:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf62a9b46d1643007dcbe35e77ecda18bfb2499b1e0741c15af00794d03a5685aBlock Operator
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