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 2484674 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2486060 epoch_slot_no: 2060 block_no: 2484557 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1706 time: 2019-04-22 09:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0aa23a58d895f333f1f14fbe7fe4c268d9ac1b2cd20641098209b464d4a170bdBlock Operator
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