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 2498596 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2499983 epoch_slot_no: 15983 block_no: 2498479 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3006 time: 2019-04-25 14:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2513d8ee2b95e9ccc10f8e9c64ec41776c9be78eb108c7e22379e3d7634da106Block Operator
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