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 2488140 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2489526 epoch_slot_no: 5526 block_no: 2488023 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2019-04-23 04:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22a89c1a3425734d0234bb9e5ea8d323263a5ccff916041c4962aec93ac0a293Block Operator
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