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 2487131 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2488517 epoch_slot_no: 4517 block_no: 2487014 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6050 time: 2019-04-22 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf918b339beae1e404ea5c419202be4ffae20d03642ca7c6c40f547c7578c13d0Block Operator
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