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 2486802 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2488188 epoch_slot_no: 4188 block_no: 2486685 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1682 time: 2019-04-22 21:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5f7f927ccf9a4f2b782959f138454f4e76f0ec909241e8151e34655459035aeBlock Operator
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