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 2484251 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2485637 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 2484134 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7163 time: 2019-04-22 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14c9d8fb3f84eceb05d5319a57d4a7209950ef58823153c9f984763e70f3ba86Block Operator
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