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 2498320 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2499707 epoch_slot_no: 15707 block_no: 2498203 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2438 time: 2019-04-25 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8fa372f42f50b361533110751bf67ac96ed2d5bf41d81e6ca0d5f935055227fBlock Operator
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