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 2498947 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2500334 epoch_slot_no: 16334 block_no: 2498830 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1086 time: 2019-04-25 16:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02f44717c73e5cf8df139874d6e37ae22295c8989e98e60baca3e13a8ebffc88Block Operator
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