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 2498580 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2499967 epoch_slot_no: 15967 block_no: 2498463 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2019-04-25 14:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75431716dbe103fa953a9d07b8cc50bd8b63a318d43ecfe7f877508daedaa7e5Block Operator
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