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 2487611 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2488997 epoch_slot_no: 4997 block_no: 2487494 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1081 time: 2019-04-23 01:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e417d79524559976bf12f9dd244addb6a91a1c426b2b39ebb5eed74c155778fBlock Operator
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