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 2485185 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2486571 epoch_slot_no: 2571 block_no: 2485068 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2014 time: 2019-04-22 12:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x987eeef41690000fbd91ab0c2f705441c44816f66e487b05f93ae950c947db35Block Operator
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