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 2487671 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2489057 epoch_slot_no: 5057 block_no: 2487554 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9744 time: 2019-04-23 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd38fa38838a3cf94c1d48217ca5d7a415c66a16097b92edadf1d674831ce5635Block Operator
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