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 2489500 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2490886 epoch_slot_no: 6886 block_no: 2489383 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2742 time: 2019-04-23 12:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x949df868eb45a6d886a76cceb4eded07ae23b11bb989b958c08ce0406a1e6567Block Operator
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