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 2481927 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2483314 epoch_slot_no: 20914 block_no: 2481811 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1671 time: 2019-04-21 17:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97336cc2a0da10b0e0e0e9e90d3d4bf7707d239d48167168b74f58b8714df9fcBlock Operator
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