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 2486878 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2488264 epoch_slot_no: 4264 block_no: 2486761 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2063 time: 2019-04-22 21:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29f208e1c5c2c65a1a0a8514e7772c8c4b36c49fe3d8621d1736c5dd3cdbc3e2Block Operator
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