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 2488930 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2490316 epoch_slot_no: 6316 block_no: 2488813 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2427 time: 2019-04-23 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea7e4791ae5fe2a1ba9fc88d9325bdf4083175f2e31233ccf991d9f3485bd2e7Block Operator
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