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 2485348 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2486734 epoch_slot_no: 2734 block_no: 2485231 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1743 time: 2019-04-22 12:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4977c7d1a7264e04eea5c187be2aca6d0981db6e44fc60ac444795d87a4e19aBlock Operator
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