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 2488232 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2489618 epoch_slot_no: 5618 block_no: 2488115 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1783 time: 2019-04-23 04:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8f4dd3adae4a25a007846ad4d031f39c7155d3d81092daff1267627168effaeBlock Operator
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