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 2486023 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2487409 epoch_slot_no: 3409 block_no: 2485906 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2753 time: 2019-04-22 16:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e7fe04123e2607028b4bcc87bbfa0c5c6caec4adb47937bbcf2160d8524bb5eBlock Operator
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