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 2496411 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2497798 epoch_slot_no: 13798 block_no: 2496294 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1758 time: 2019-04-25 02:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcfde45cdd010e4255aa7186d8ec6d75adb7a8c8390770f9e6cc4e30a9a9a779cBlock Operator
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