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 2481553 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2482940 epoch_slot_no: 20540 block_no: 2481437 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2339 time: 2019-04-21 15:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc27a28c99a5199575967c6b2db3cd7b7b83d9bd6db7f4049e9761d61d4149221Block Operator
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