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 2480141 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2481528 epoch_slot_no: 19128 block_no: 2480025 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2019-04-21 08:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc86bd2690d5bd977c8bfa60c340e1b3a57ae8b3e29d491796a6e867b77cc79f8Block Operator
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