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 2481896 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2483283 epoch_slot_no: 20883 block_no: 2481780 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1342 time: 2019-04-21 17:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0427498d63e0b8170fcf8ed75c5179948b7bbf9d8d373fb4a5d1b867dbe03b9bBlock Operator
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