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 2487053 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2488439 epoch_slot_no: 4439 block_no: 2486936 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-04-22 22:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd477ee608a080c9532bbe25bcb5e942c23ac2bcd46e72d9dffa49c38524931b6Block Operator
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