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 2481508 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2482895 epoch_slot_no: 20495 block_no: 2481392 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2655 time: 2019-04-21 15:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0445cbc3f016c5754c486f40e33320e742af6c9e94075e68a13ef8112ce57b34Block Operator
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