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 2481820 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2483207 epoch_slot_no: 20807 block_no: 2481704 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2692 time: 2019-04-21 17:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57957e925e3ba4e5c36963133f0f7f4b33fc1da9bd7ce97d4f9a17e89bed907dBlock Operator
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