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 2496981 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2498368 epoch_slot_no: 14368 block_no: 2496864 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1312 time: 2019-04-25 05:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x263819356d512c4017b614b1f1e2f074dadcce4dfda4569da56d2747624ca514Block Operator
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