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 2496555 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2497942 epoch_slot_no: 13942 block_no: 2496438 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2248 time: 2019-04-25 03:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2bade55eee289187de2aef2b517c2bf0b5af768866f65297bc572faddcd2b8eBlock Operator
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