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 2486546 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2487932 epoch_slot_no: 3932 block_no: 2486429 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-04-22 19:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04cf11262bce08f8b66a167da46dcec21ac915c4a501fb2483d8dd1cded927c1Block Operator
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