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 2487974 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2489360 epoch_slot_no: 5360 block_no: 2487857 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2401 time: 2019-04-23 03:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29c1360f0b821c34924db010e14ff66feb835468e4607bdcb71bea60e39f7a72Block Operator
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