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 2480832 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2482219 epoch_slot_no: 19819 block_no: 2480716 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1893 time: 2019-04-21 11:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d70e8769f1ff2c785be9b4e9a0d2d8fc490c5cc1b58ca059c1ad28a5c0b4863Block Operator
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