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 2496540 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2497927 epoch_slot_no: 13927 block_no: 2496423 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-04-25 03:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b8691546f71030607da2273f7718acdb93cd449f965e81a63a34a0893bf8e46Block Operator
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