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 2481706 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2483093 epoch_slot_no: 20693 block_no: 2481590 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2102 time: 2019-04-21 16:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c80a57b85e692343c46e2e505057f95b0abce7cad7c6e63306e4cc2ae105f27Block Operator
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