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 2482482 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2483869 epoch_slot_no: 21469 block_no: 2482366 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1749 time: 2019-04-21 21:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7479e9b24dbc52ef24773e04d29be9ce04a056768b354a8b9db258532264e86bBlock Operator
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