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 2482994 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2484380 epoch_slot_no: 380 block_no: 2482877 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1177 time: 2019-04-21 23:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75f4f3e41fc18eeaea4ec1695fb41f29daf8b38e922378857b9e1006f67263a3Block Operator
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