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 2496318 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2497705 epoch_slot_no: 13705 block_no: 2496201 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1086 time: 2019-04-25 01:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x451587b208c162b8ebe060847cdc4ba45a69b61d834819c4ff559057c9f20fb8Block Operator
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