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 2486470 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2487856 epoch_slot_no: 3856 block_no: 2486353 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1214 time: 2019-04-22 19:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b669e93763a50e82e53c10c8ec02363880c36a2ff33b836b7952c80204b9fd0Block Operator
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