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 2481299 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2482686 epoch_slot_no: 20286 block_no: 2481183 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1754 time: 2019-04-21 14:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8996f91edaa133d87b25a4ff15def346082567a0169f1a896d91ac03d497630Block Operator
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