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 2486785 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2488171 epoch_slot_no: 4171 block_no: 2486668 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1173 time: 2019-04-22 20:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a8b751219af1309478861a24b3bb767fce748421f76cf23e53b94525c6b99b8Block Operator
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