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 2485120 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2486506 epoch_slot_no: 2506 block_no: 2485003 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2844 time: 2019-04-22 11:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x065c5aadde0d1e2d947b75ba8cc0fa38bdaa7b11adc9e5434fa61cfd5ab159abBlock Operator
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