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 2487584 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2488970 epoch_slot_no: 4970 block_no: 2487467 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1714 time: 2019-04-23 01:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4d2124e58ae3317a0e9764abe3932102f83519f246c28106272d90118bd98c4Block Operator
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