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 2496984 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2498371 epoch_slot_no: 14371 block_no: 2496867 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1279 time: 2019-04-25 05:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2855f068e9c59b602ea87f2e526769ac59e1ab106512a65e3ae82d252ad1d3bBlock Operator
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