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 2486228 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2487614 epoch_slot_no: 3614 block_no: 2486111 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1000 time: 2019-04-22 17:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a4bf6dc4a9ab889fb7f7bb4f2f79ea1c63c7db67dd9f328e039dc0b38ab6c45Block Operator
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