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 2485916 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2487302 epoch_slot_no: 3302 block_no: 2485799 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2299 time: 2019-04-22 16:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf704a0e707caee1f3a97deddaac27a3e03e0ee5f366a76340d27c9c467aaad3fBlock Operator
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