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 2488542 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2489928 epoch_slot_no: 5928 block_no: 2488425 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-04-23 06:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16b572e903fbbc518b912ce06d6621fbcb5634c0a3c5d6c2c16b4596b0ff2370Block Operator
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