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 2496629 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2498016 epoch_slot_no: 14016 block_no: 2496512 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1356 time: 2019-04-25 03:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x989b5a7ef9ccdea30204599ebc52d1f8d780c5fa34f295ec40cd6346fe6746e6Block Operator
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