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 2480304 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2481691 epoch_slot_no: 19291 block_no: 2480188 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1933 time: 2019-04-21 08:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x692ad10801754e614e499bb65a2ef509b2f2b823177f4fa7bd9b04f55ac16446Block Operator
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