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 2482445 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2483832 epoch_slot_no: 21432 block_no: 2482329 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1375 time: 2019-04-21 20:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd54852515cf2b2de5f59ee0eb7b7284706a0125a36a5b59aaa2fa1860be8c3afBlock Operator
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