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 2489544 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2490930 epoch_slot_no: 6930 block_no: 2489427 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-04-23 12:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe01181a1cf2969ef10f19b884e081e4077fb7b7b32e899ab628d5cf66e2ae886Block Operator
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