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 2485767 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2487153 epoch_slot_no: 3153 block_no: 2485650 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-04-22 15:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60f11fe49a2b2c1ee23d8606ff1c15c163309f04802b445caa62a40101998490Block Operator
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