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 2488625 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2490011 epoch_slot_no: 6011 block_no: 2488508 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2019-04-23 07:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31740af1490bea5e33d205ecf1879cf424e0e4f03cc0e33f9974ac9d48af72e4Block Operator
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