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 2487490 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2488876 epoch_slot_no: 4876 block_no: 2487373 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1900 time: 2019-04-23 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d9a1c1625b0960c9e3b53b58ac41d73e47d229d07d67da9cbc43af5380751b6Block Operator
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