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 2497396 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2498783 epoch_slot_no: 14783 block_no: 2497279 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1693 time: 2019-04-25 07:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1ad391138f42d1f7d70faf55b52b82f984164648de540529e2bd35538bb9985Block Operator
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