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 2498109 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2499496 epoch_slot_no: 15496 block_no: 2497992 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2623 time: 2019-04-25 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcef166e2b5a3e3fc191ed9ae45c35f443b7f1b5817f41581505c177d02402490Block Operator
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