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 2486588 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2487974 epoch_slot_no: 3974 block_no: 2486471 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1851 time: 2019-04-22 19:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36acb8f7a0a75f144624397460fa3c1553c2844b9d91e89332847d4114ffeda6Block Operator
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