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 2486085 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2487471 epoch_slot_no: 3471 block_no: 2485968 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4134 time: 2019-04-22 17:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56354564ae10179061d44b66263861540365abc125c86d6162e3b28c5f16eba7Block Operator
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