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 2498267 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2499654 epoch_slot_no: 15654 block_no: 2498150 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1719 time: 2019-04-25 12:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bcbeb45381e34e92dbee3f541d85bcdda08f603096957d40cdf7201d64e4ba9Block Operator
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