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 2484641 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2486027 epoch_slot_no: 2027 block_no: 2484524 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6096 time: 2019-04-22 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ddbe171a3c40257e330031d4a8fd877c7b1cd88fe0aea541265c650042b510eBlock Operator
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