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 2486130 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2487516 epoch_slot_no: 3516 block_no: 2486013 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1698 time: 2019-04-22 17:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c94cc5e5c93a567fb48289fba10f410e62e74657b01fc2ed0a828d4723540dbBlock Operator
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