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 2488209 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2489595 epoch_slot_no: 5595 block_no: 2488092 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5937 time: 2019-04-23 04:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf2d8cdf319563dbf7c7c7c01445110ce7544cf51b1f0fba5c2481c84460fc8eBlock Operator
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