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 2482692 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2484078 epoch_slot_no: 78 block_no: 2482575 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1937 time: 2019-04-21 22:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71093631af1c0c26c601e11b7d92a7ab55cbcbebde2dca716beaf35e1d5f4768Block Operator
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