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 2487651 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2489037 epoch_slot_no: 5037 block_no: 2487534 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2587 time: 2019-04-23 01:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6584aa0a463008556ee664385209c6b82c975932043938c692d5d0c8bf1bbee1Block Operator
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