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 2487383 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2488769 epoch_slot_no: 4769 block_no: 2487266 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-04-23 00:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f0637c3fc1fef50caa352744bb226dc0da1284c1b11ae2e204817281b6a59d3Block Operator
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