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 2482641 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2484027 epoch_slot_no: 27 block_no: 2482524 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1032 time: 2019-04-21 21:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5bdce90efd5ad3961215b47f75c5a2f6f21250d16f679ff3854904ee44fca54Block Operator
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