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 2489491 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2490877 epoch_slot_no: 6877 block_no: 2489374 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2019-04-23 11:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61defeca00fb9ed6d2e36a2754e42f107c8a552fa0974ab869b29e7f994f5b0bBlock Operator
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