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 2489651 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2491037 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 2489534 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5129 time: 2019-04-23 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab2277e392a66cce0d39a439b6e6c060882b3bc9fe446fb42fe931a946479c9eBlock Operator
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