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 2486594 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2487980 epoch_slot_no: 3980 block_no: 2486477 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2471 time: 2019-04-22 19:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ff28c343f133f7d1a4a0afd570dba9df29c71c6d159eba61a9bfec63b0c63f7Block Operator
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