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 2486693 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2488079 epoch_slot_no: 4079 block_no: 2486576 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2019-04-22 20:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4c642d318145b62fe3c0394c7d4af29a689d24beb5abac3eb5bfdb0997ea3c1Block Operator
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