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 2489404 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2490790 epoch_slot_no: 6790 block_no: 2489287 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2019-04-23 11:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70e0fcb9434c448ad03dd371b34c810028e4d36a32bc75afae25c6d7fc9044e8Block Operator
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