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 2488518 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2489904 epoch_slot_no: 5904 block_no: 2488401 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2157 time: 2019-04-23 06:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda675e00cf357eb2b430747c235afbb94223e38738a99c834b901d29af18b8e6Block Operator
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