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 2480366 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2481753 epoch_slot_no: 19353 block_no: 2480250 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1749 time: 2019-04-21 09:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4f8358b2995f1fad279d20a9aa501237c47710c23f8c5a6664bc2f509dbdb95Block Operator
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