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 2486621 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2488007 epoch_slot_no: 4007 block_no: 2486504 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2841 time: 2019-04-22 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c63330f76ee6d387569aad4797686930cb7f471b9ad35984a7406970de1f743Block Operator
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