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 2482003 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2483390 epoch_slot_no: 20990 block_no: 2481887 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4565 time: 2019-04-21 18:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25087a6f8bfbeb879b802609c0dfe302db8def11b35df239a0725a9b707168c3Block Operator
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