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 2496686 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2498073 epoch_slot_no: 14073 block_no: 2496569 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-04-25 03:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x256d3919b0a58e0c675c54ec51e0e6af9daeba1b669bc1eb96b26157bd8e22aeBlock Operator
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