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 2485871 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2487257 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 2485754 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8603 time: 2019-04-22 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc41f6e19abc661943e79601da3ccd2016ace2a2c76f4c566999b51223040a6faBlock Operator
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