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 2487024 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2488410 epoch_slot_no: 4410 block_no: 2486907 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1139 time: 2019-04-22 22:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x252443f870cd73ce46367db6c6174213de231851e3582a91e1eb4e2ed0cdbcd0Block Operator
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