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 2487419 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2488805 epoch_slot_no: 4805 block_no: 2487302 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2794 time: 2019-04-23 00:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6db9ba25da20922228c2a6b78538e2cd16754b1b9e0affe9c83ee27a7e56a400Block Operator
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