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 2480500 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2481887 epoch_slot_no: 19487 block_no: 2480384 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1925 time: 2019-04-21 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d39cd050f3e984cfe9ad2f3ca740677c0f8c5981418599e52c6717587dc1ae2Block Operator
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