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 2488263 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2489649 epoch_slot_no: 5649 block_no: 2488146 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6964 time: 2019-04-23 05:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x895ce0cf2254484807bcab38fa38c03e0324eb3317c2a93e19304e00d9358841Block Operator
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