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 2486008 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2487394 epoch_slot_no: 3394 block_no: 2485891 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1879 time: 2019-04-22 16:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x457ca39370c809a8f68b92a4779e0e25fbd1535f1793d7e521659fb3d1812cc1Block Operator
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