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 2481325 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2482712 epoch_slot_no: 20312 block_no: 2481209 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5468 time: 2019-04-21 14:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9854279ad13022631f47149b1bb1b8a7f3ff0e8d945c4a9f0abbb93b2f76e6d1Block Operator
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