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 2481744 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2483131 epoch_slot_no: 20731 block_no: 2481628 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2836 time: 2019-04-21 16:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa1b8ce49c0a601f5ca2cbe190b2b3ec8eae8bddeb45e89707207b2a88a39c06Block Operator
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