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 2480837 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2482224 epoch_slot_no: 19824 block_no: 2480721 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4487 time: 2019-04-21 11:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf41acb312b40e133899b32d6a66a4bdad3d3d2f2214944e97c4fbf09f722281eBlock Operator
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