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 2486233 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2487619 epoch_slot_no: 3619 block_no: 2486116 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-04-22 17:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d8892c3dcb31bbf9e7a9eaca05b6e2e9fced9eb4667fce76bfff5ebfad50490Block Operator
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