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 2481911 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2483298 epoch_slot_no: 20898 block_no: 2481795 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2267 time: 2019-04-21 17:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84513622eca81045a9a1c4e6d7fe41d733f5e1866d6497e57817c75f1b6e40f6Block Operator
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