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 2484042 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2485428 epoch_slot_no: 1428 block_no: 2483925 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4798 time: 2019-04-22 05:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x176be6953063da476aa2d6cfe1e4e5c0cc8054e7399029b94c3b8abe4a880259Block Operator
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