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 2496729 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2498116 epoch_slot_no: 14116 block_no: 2496612 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1323 time: 2019-04-25 04:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcad2b74c26a8fe426c6bc1404593fa0da21a31922b2818a30496ae0d70c684c1Block Operator
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