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 2484071 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2485457 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 2483954 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8074 time: 2019-04-22 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1deeb7c34ef11a9221ad0c0a5100d002ba6704c1ca9a2486f300931f00c3f0aBlock Operator
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