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 2489131 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2490517 epoch_slot_no: 6517 block_no: 2489014 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1496 time: 2019-04-23 09:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa7ecbcfa4475694c13e89be1b1fe44df6c028aa9bc81db182b5a143eb1ac035Block Operator
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