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 2486466 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2487852 epoch_slot_no: 3852 block_no: 2486349 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4006 time: 2019-04-22 19:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6602edbb556f6dc856e746c14b44c7252dcd70c57fa1c78b874cc1e2f8559e70Block Operator
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