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 2486542 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2487928 epoch_slot_no: 3928 block_no: 2486425 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2195 time: 2019-04-22 19:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0608acbf9a8651d8067489ebc81135e9c1018582537ac7457fee34f74520d283Block Operator
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