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 2487206 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2488592 epoch_slot_no: 4592 block_no: 2487089 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2261 time: 2019-04-22 23:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x058b1c206910c23238b9a35bd75c3dc0f02ce8b6ba04978e5e09e5706c3d72c6Block Operator
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