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 2486487 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2487873 epoch_slot_no: 3873 block_no: 2486370 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1206 time: 2019-04-22 19:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc74cf5def84236eef3974f6317eaafdc18365b5be0ecee50ac315f3736446f8bBlock Operator
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