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 2486206 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2487592 epoch_slot_no: 3592 block_no: 2486089 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1345 time: 2019-04-22 17:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf41958e2ada9314cfd4c07613d0268ac18d9de6d7f5b372d8c7448bc62f7170fBlock Operator
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