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 2488391 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2489777 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 2488274 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 11811 time: 2019-04-23 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc175d12801922e8c7ca34caa20ff65aba3e6dee6f3f69c4b881b18d428deeb14Block Operator
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