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 2482090 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2483477 epoch_slot_no: 21077 block_no: 2481974 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7312 time: 2019-04-21 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89f586b2e022f5f3efc9dd907abc152e1a554dbf2fcf17159a137ef7b69175bdBlock Operator
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