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 2480551 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2481938 epoch_slot_no: 19538 block_no: 2480435 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1211 time: 2019-04-21 10:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbabca44239ef90c72786519f8b3f313ef6ba1c916d58bb44f78c9982109e2e75Block Operator
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