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 2497147 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2498534 epoch_slot_no: 14534 block_no: 2497030 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-04-25 06:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe498a8c97a8c6dbc046ed82645861bb683bbc538c6a1d96a0a602ce29e8eda32Block Operator
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