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 2485272 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2486658 epoch_slot_no: 2658 block_no: 2485155 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3014 time: 2019-04-22 12:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c99e913bb7edc5405910a4e4304a9fdcb5f3b26043af7c2ccdb4d3e0f6ba247Block Operator
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