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 2484613 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2485999 epoch_slot_no: 1999 block_no: 2484496 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2043 time: 2019-04-22 08:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd1e87de34d049ee4e285cbeaf081ed92d4f85423b4aca37ee21101ed0769c7dBlock Operator
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