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 2496510 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2497897 epoch_slot_no: 13897 block_no: 2496393 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2358 time: 2019-04-25 02:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20fa40aa68df96f2babdb097028cefe78b4a3149c623681c2a996b150262f17fBlock Operator
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