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 2488585 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2489971 epoch_slot_no: 5971 block_no: 2488468 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-04-23 06:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x923280f2c5dece9a4c7c13b2db45a82c00060fc1b2ee341af10a6d510026ffadBlock Operator
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