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 2486237 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2487623 epoch_slot_no: 3623 block_no: 2486120 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1312 time: 2019-04-22 17:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3e8ab6a2e1f0cde06504bfc8af47980a4aa900e110db734681585e6b3aac246Block Operator
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