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 2482978 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2484364 epoch_slot_no: 364 block_no: 2482861 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1900 time: 2019-04-21 23:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x308dffb1300299159b0564be8a3c03d4ac7ca6816ef66f44da4f3ecce4811b2aBlock Operator
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