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 2489057 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2490443 epoch_slot_no: 6443 block_no: 2488940 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9189 time: 2019-04-23 09:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f81d7ba73da97a947cde19e7a6865199e83b645038ec2b495f0ec36b8e39ff4Block Operator
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