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 2485038 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2486424 epoch_slot_no: 2424 block_no: 2484921 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-04-22 11:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6325e2363a004d4e7ee1f50cf386ffa7b5fa0f10914d36092e3daa1926130a04Block Operator
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