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 2487015 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2488401 epoch_slot_no: 4401 block_no: 2486898 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1631 time: 2019-04-22 22:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60990ad8809d5b93ce96bd3f8633d9894101b8155a23bf8ff6c22aeebff4a820Block Operator
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