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 2484186 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2485572 epoch_slot_no: 1572 block_no: 2484069 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1382 time: 2019-04-22 06:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55d609b2ed112b3ffa9ad02f58f45c26d7bd5a71b23d47f1b37d14b03ddb748bBlock Operator
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