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 2480989 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2482376 epoch_slot_no: 19976 block_no: 2480873 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7084 time: 2019-04-21 12:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa504665c49bcb0447bef3df977b6fe2523d21aeb2848333bc0d52d9c36580af8Block Operator
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