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 2482480 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2483867 epoch_slot_no: 21467 block_no: 2482364 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2104 time: 2019-04-21 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54e25e0d22cac92fe9bcba9a8aa16e2cb00172b97e7212642cd3cd4d97954547Block Operator
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