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 2488965 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2490351 epoch_slot_no: 6351 block_no: 2488848 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2304 time: 2019-04-23 09:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34bcd41b51898846cd85aabfe5dd01546f142810eac2c3924ca6660c4748195bBlock Operator
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