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 2484803 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2486189 epoch_slot_no: 2189 block_no: 2484686 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8381 time: 2019-04-22 09:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b7a7c2ed40737164126bed1ccf03f69c48796000d43b6985656b690619bab5cBlock Operator
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