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 2497695 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2499082 epoch_slot_no: 15082 block_no: 2497578 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4839 time: 2019-04-25 09:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x697ab198a8faecb497cc78ca0998b3efd106afc93e25d4beb6de2d7e3a4f2391Block Operator
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