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 2488526 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2489912 epoch_slot_no: 5912 block_no: 2488409 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2019-04-23 06:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x441eef5c7a8cea0715cb1b6c98916e13ae976ff123498d5123da3616c0ea0e1cBlock Operator
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