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 2487107 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2488493 epoch_slot_no: 4493 block_no: 2486990 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1282 time: 2019-04-22 22:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca9cc4979f4ef5d6a05d135c657da7e0037acad129762026a5a900f823d6f2e1Block Operator
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