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 2489141 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2490527 epoch_slot_no: 6527 block_no: 2489024 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3329 time: 2019-04-23 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13586790350fbf17c00bbd09d646148ffac95c637f8475b8c232d19637cf9c14Block Operator
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