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 2484757 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2486143 epoch_slot_no: 2143 block_no: 2484640 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3969 time: 2019-04-22 09:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x530de061601545360bb0433c148e985b8eeebbf6f29e63d733f7debfad3e491aBlock Operator
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