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 2482062 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2483449 epoch_slot_no: 21049 block_no: 2481946 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1935 time: 2019-04-21 18:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b5d8b6271fbe4ceb9997ed5d527b07804c8fffe1beb9888e5c108d1f802eb03Block Operator
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