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 2483926 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2485312 epoch_slot_no: 1312 block_no: 2483809 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2019-04-22 05:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8055d417244fac746339b755957f23eb18936c9770dd946c069d1ef71e674feBlock Operator
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