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 2482661 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2484047 epoch_slot_no: 47 block_no: 2482544 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2837 time: 2019-04-21 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x916b0239e3b83d1a631be68aaeb2a7213d34c8c7cf35b81faeceee4df99f0a71Block Operator
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