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 2481005 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2482392 epoch_slot_no: 19992 block_no: 2480889 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1986 time: 2019-04-21 12:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6105a748d9d9c698cd53095dd0b7616f3bf26ce704e4c7e5a174af932e64beb4Block Operator
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