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 2488563 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2489949 epoch_slot_no: 5949 block_no: 2488446 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2081 time: 2019-04-23 06:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x899e47dd84b361ca058ced7720f91f8425fba70c20604c7a6dd3271e593f2b09Block Operator
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