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 2483476 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2484862 epoch_slot_no: 862 block_no: 2483359 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2778 time: 2019-04-22 02:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20fad213d74acf729237c64a596a7a66601f05d1595e497a843088a38f15b19cBlock Operator
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