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 2487598 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2488984 epoch_slot_no: 4984 block_no: 2487481 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-04-23 01:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73c08505266caa587a12d0cf97e109771e764f2d9509710368eab86ad67cc344Block Operator
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