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 2484864 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2486250 epoch_slot_no: 2250 block_no: 2484747 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3477 time: 2019-04-22 10:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe776060520c7a9184e45a27438c020614a741450b5df11b415932741e48fd6ceBlock Operator
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