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 2483529 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2484915 epoch_slot_no: 915 block_no: 2483412 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2713 time: 2019-04-22 02:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c665ca913d8064a67de27fb12a4140c6a8ba28d3813400350a599c948ef4addBlock Operator
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