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 2496946 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2498333 epoch_slot_no: 14333 block_no: 2496829 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-04-25 05:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e039bad96c5de27b49be1f7c207513fc8b8ea36c80abecb52f9356557a2f16fBlock Operator
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