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 2497496 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2498883 epoch_slot_no: 14883 block_no: 2497379 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2477 time: 2019-04-25 08:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4288b8f4de69b6cfc2ac44dae0175e4872738707070a4a42ce0277dd6815f4edBlock Operator
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