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 2498314 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2499701 epoch_slot_no: 15701 block_no: 2498197 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-04-25 12:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa40bed78a70f5f623c8e43f4341ac8ad6f44b5a666b3b20d264e5ad248696b31Block Operator
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