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 2486231 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2487617 epoch_slot_no: 3617 block_no: 2486114 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6450 time: 2019-04-22 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c071e2d5a4b1b1e9f0ca5b27c300d3f44b38bbf6623b8b52180c66882eb8ef0Block Operator
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