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 2497225 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2498612 epoch_slot_no: 14612 block_no: 2497108 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-04-25 06:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e4b850ab991a640ec46c28c4572859d955220115fd75cf34925352f500f3f06Block Operator
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