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 2489176 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2490562 epoch_slot_no: 6562 block_no: 2489059 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1533 time: 2019-04-23 10:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa70dac99963ac9eb8c279b73030f7d81da39e8051acb5043e81a8326a0a23fd1Block Operator
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