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 2497198 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2498585 epoch_slot_no: 14585 block_no: 2497081 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2081 time: 2019-04-25 06:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60f3dc4aca7f623179e37ec48f482237285e567dd7f1d9d24f5930e99c65404fBlock Operator
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