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 2486708 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2488094 epoch_slot_no: 4094 block_no: 2486591 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1343 time: 2019-04-22 20:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b7d0b94ad186337ec40b1c2f5fc0c7dde3c5b3e51baaba27bfb37cf4a714197Block Operator
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