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 2497209 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2498596 epoch_slot_no: 14596 block_no: 2497092 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2019-04-25 06:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7df5721b5fbd707da740fbe11b3ebbb3aa295818fb33077641fd8c05887a245Block Operator
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