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 2488333 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2489719 epoch_slot_no: 5719 block_no: 2488216 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2013 time: 2019-04-23 05:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4dfdf48795b5d0ae9c5ea9af38debab12849595fc0242f0ca9d76c2701609000Block Operator
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