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 2484818 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2486204 epoch_slot_no: 2204 block_no: 2484701 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3233 time: 2019-04-22 09:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8262a509e2364d1e8160c83e2efc13cbb37b2683fbbe6990c9c7f3fbb268cd22Block Operator
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