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 2485235 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2486621 epoch_slot_no: 2621 block_no: 2485118 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1000 time: 2019-04-22 12:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21ddeb57a03f7c78d0668e6d2fe8e51da154d8ce4e6bccb6dc23542e2fff71cdBlock Operator
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