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 2498275 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2499662 epoch_slot_no: 15662 block_no: 2498158 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2699 time: 2019-04-25 12:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9846d6791d3b9282f65ded0461518f30587da60d69c273d99eb24ae7cc27c6e5Block Operator
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