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 2484696 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2486082 epoch_slot_no: 2082 block_no: 2484579 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1538 time: 2019-04-22 09:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26545b7fdd698e2b975adacdda0151b955b36d1987f5094ceed99d76afd2ed86Block Operator
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