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 2486450 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2487836 epoch_slot_no: 3836 block_no: 2486333 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1538 time: 2019-04-22 19:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa64e3187a3af75d66dc8a61b7f54829a3f3f6f153acb6b82bb7c22728da6768Block Operator
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