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 2481203 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2482590 epoch_slot_no: 20190 block_no: 2481087 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1346 time: 2019-04-21 13:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14b05887033a9a0c39c707492d96492f7194b4cc98a4a0e8e050a071e5cf3421Block Operator
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