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 2486176 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2487562 epoch_slot_no: 3562 block_no: 2486059 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2019-04-22 17:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54af35e23f3321236a4d814db6464073414d35b87cdc8f4549f735d5128a4f51Block Operator
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