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 2497273 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2498660 epoch_slot_no: 14660 block_no: 2497156 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2236 time: 2019-04-25 07:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b8e6780cc49bf6141656ffadacef981ef67d0e42114b1ea7f6061047108efa9Block Operator
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