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 2484986 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2486372 epoch_slot_no: 2372 block_no: 2484869 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8524 time: 2019-04-22 10:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06620dddb29707e31c2b7eebfb19bd2e6776a61593bfa593b1ad9aff22229eb2Block Operator
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