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 2483473 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2484859 epoch_slot_no: 859 block_no: 2483356 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2432 time: 2019-04-22 02:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2203ab83aff6a5a51e098eedf0f8bb055587f3bb95eaafeaf6eecf0908a2ca6Block Operator
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