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 2483468 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2484854 epoch_slot_no: 854 block_no: 2483351 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3188 time: 2019-04-22 02:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58f8debb829b8d823b04ad67e96aa4e610ad6d6774567a8447dd4c704afe89caBlock Operator
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