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 2497810 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2499197 epoch_slot_no: 15197 block_no: 2497693 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1900 time: 2019-04-25 10:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf61a601cec236218abf1ecf635bd29990e09d661b2c484a13169fc5d4d6dbe0Block Operator
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