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 2480830 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2482217 epoch_slot_no: 19817 block_no: 2480714 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3370 time: 2019-04-21 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda94051fc91a992637446c6e33907e2ba825660e380039cf4f26b3b8bf353c08Block Operator
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