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 2483575 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2484961 epoch_slot_no: 961 block_no: 2483458 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1349 time: 2019-04-22 03:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca83dfcc8d693c5cbf4e3ccadf61610db5350b3c22f0f0b09356e84e85fbaf54Block Operator
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