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 2488904 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2490290 epoch_slot_no: 6290 block_no: 2488787 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3269 time: 2019-04-23 08:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31f647c0f38740d0a9d60b6ba76c537fb704b6ee9712c8f6913a95d4c1e2f051Block Operator
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