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 2497512 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2498899 epoch_slot_no: 14899 block_no: 2497395 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7652 time: 2019-04-25 08:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0270a696d4a007fbd516003afcef4960f62f1829f242e0b2b62350e44c80240fBlock Operator
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