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 2489504 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2490890 epoch_slot_no: 6890 block_no: 2489387 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2619 time: 2019-04-23 12:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39b8419206355aee2adcb15d96c4bc738278b55e4ea18ea046abfa32d33bd998Block Operator
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