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 2483301 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2484687 epoch_slot_no: 687 block_no: 2483184 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4150 time: 2019-04-22 01:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x272933b675abdc2a3210fdbda6a1cffa5fe73c008365aff7481f6f75fbbebb2eBlock Operator
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