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 2484628 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2486014 epoch_slot_no: 2014 block_no: 2484511 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3001 time: 2019-04-22 08:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaffda94d0e2fdd60a7a9604bafa0fba97f511e29fed74f8f5aebc17de2e7964aBlock Operator
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