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 2488291 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2489677 epoch_slot_no: 5677 block_no: 2488174 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1529 time: 2019-04-23 05:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a648893cc54af2c2884e1928e6757d7f45e3518a72d1fe0fd78b1200d0e0235Block Operator
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