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 2497042 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2498429 epoch_slot_no: 14429 block_no: 2496925 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-04-25 05:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe06a6d585415e58f3b8122ba75b634920c8cd5f79e3b21545aa1b7fedaef8837Block Operator
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