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 2480806 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2482193 epoch_slot_no: 19793 block_no: 2480690 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2935 time: 2019-04-21 11:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x811476880c42bfa26958e51f1352674566a506edb035d8e06a0d96b6ead5baeaBlock Operator
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