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 2483148 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2484534 epoch_slot_no: 534 block_no: 2483031 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4864 time: 2019-04-22 00:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2c1f89fbaf848236f5c313ff0942d352528db0a9e7ae68019c71ad04aac505aBlock Operator
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