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 2479431 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2480818 epoch_slot_no: 18418 block_no: 2479315 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1465 time: 2019-04-21 04:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d9afa8d1a6c7c24c018fe592c4c90d8dcbf1fb3cbc3575d6aa6a6ea425802a8Block Operator
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