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 2482000 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2483387 epoch_slot_no: 20987 block_no: 2481884 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-21 18:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81e98a0a3b3542c90b64c71ed021d5399b640c7a935ec7123228f8130ad094fdBlock Operator
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