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 2485726 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2487112 epoch_slot_no: 3112 block_no: 2485609 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2797 time: 2019-04-22 15:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc11af90ed49cf6d5532f3383397ec628415480d3775d40ea6d801e6fbb33aa5dBlock Operator
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