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 2485368 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2486754 epoch_slot_no: 2754 block_no: 2485251 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1000 time: 2019-04-22 13:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2d4cd45aa20d5bec98e5f61c1725c1ed291fc9b128e142899f8f46303f33a22Block Operator
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