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 2483842 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2485228 epoch_slot_no: 1228 block_no: 2483725 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1078 time: 2019-04-22 04:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97a087a5258f01309396ce44bf2a4fe89d0a5e25cbbd3548f1f2c97991a5420cBlock Operator
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