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 2485813 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2487199 epoch_slot_no: 3199 block_no: 2485696 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-04-22 15:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f161cc8fb1c78258a7296d9f0cf341c3a8e6209e314b2b18222e4f96241bfbcBlock Operator
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