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 2489250 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2490636 epoch_slot_no: 6636 block_no: 2489133 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-04-23 10:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40c12701967933dbad0c89219c6f6a588f099f125d56dd51c29e1205fe3eef85Block Operator
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