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 2484231 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2485617 epoch_slot_no: 1617 block_no: 2484114 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4844 time: 2019-04-22 06:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeedd5594cc15a7c51378412e5775cd4c6fab061b14e137bb5ea70bac69ee7a86Block Operator
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