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 2489578 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2490964 epoch_slot_no: 6964 block_no: 2489461 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-04-23 12:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07762037f631c9b4f77fea5f3984209f28048c8b0a4d137218a1db757d51456fBlock Operator
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