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 2497588 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2498975 epoch_slot_no: 14975 block_no: 2497471 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3155 time: 2019-04-25 08:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe60ac38a2d59df5b9aa6542aac6f68afadaf08d33c68bd673f1c148857a24f0aBlock Operator
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