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 2496144 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2497531 epoch_slot_no: 13531 block_no: 2496027 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1816 time: 2019-04-25 00:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b83a77cb68d093c66e8b5e27d5653fc18969caf60c479fb1ff3c5efb04719c4Block Operator
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