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 2498565 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2499952 epoch_slot_no: 15952 block_no: 2498448 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6779 time: 2019-04-25 14:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10ee7b494d2676b567987147f3e2a77216d04aa93666bee805f738f2e9df276cBlock Operator
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