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 2483913 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2485299 epoch_slot_no: 1299 block_no: 2483796 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2436 time: 2019-04-22 04:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ddd063e75a182819fdfa86f8eedca0f8befc9ab6aad16233a1a331b3802be1eBlock Operator
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