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 2483041 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2484427 epoch_slot_no: 427 block_no: 2482924 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1358 time: 2019-04-22 00:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0533fe4dac8d063c72458894792a26e63599a3fa6001d5e4c430b30ef65b4ab1Block Operator
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