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 2484311 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2485697 epoch_slot_no: 1697 block_no: 2484194 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-04-22 07:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf063950f84c86a4aa9d1bdfd5628b304380372d66bb92fa2079709df384d0fefBlock Operator
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