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 2497558 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2498945 epoch_slot_no: 14945 block_no: 2497441 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3742 time: 2019-04-25 08:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06e503bfbff8424aeaef293eb12e63ffed86d3ae2531d7e9ea083b69dc8797c3Block Operator
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