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 2482631 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2484017 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 2482514 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2838 time: 2019-04-21 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65664653a332e154ee6de2aaf6c4632c65a56bbab5fd7aecc2ee1db4c889b972Block Operator
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