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 2488736 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2490122 epoch_slot_no: 6122 block_no: 2488619 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2019-04-23 07:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe858ac0fe15891dbdbfab0ffc605e2c82825e580ae7f27d91da73b108d635435Block Operator
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