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 2479323 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2480710 epoch_slot_no: 18310 block_no: 2479207 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2645 time: 2019-04-21 03:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41c240cbe7f0a2243a34a1e23d744e99a27ff4290605f03899673de37845b1b4Block Operator
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