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 2497466 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2498853 epoch_slot_no: 14853 block_no: 2497349 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1988 time: 2019-04-25 08:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed5f526d151f960b6e4d29666c639de93455d95034f896425067eea75cfa7e83Block Operator
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