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 2486843 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2488229 epoch_slot_no: 4229 block_no: 2486726 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1534 time: 2019-04-22 21:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7349f51e76902dfb3e463edf1ad6f8168261fcd299e8e6afe342b77058d02863Block Operator
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