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 2481538 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2482925 epoch_slot_no: 20525 block_no: 2481422 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3641 time: 2019-04-21 15:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51879195ecf3823763b259cd71e7533b6ff2c3c52a363de25feab9f33a178d8cBlock Operator
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