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 2483854 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2485240 epoch_slot_no: 1240 block_no: 2483737 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-04-22 04:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd486585fce8cf498a3a04610e6ef874fd0e8db10b67ae83b3a4754707ab59f95Block Operator
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