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 2496357 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2497744 epoch_slot_no: 13744 block_no: 2496240 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-04-25 02:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a43c1c77330a816dc6253c56de16f2e6965bf03a6606997618e44854d9d1af4Block Operator
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