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 2485228 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2486614 epoch_slot_no: 2614 block_no: 2485111 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2658 time: 2019-04-22 12:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x132219009c7f0a6ce3503f044a260cada3ce5f12d3adf7f0f741b2a6f9bf1a7eBlock Operator
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