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 2489674 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2491060 epoch_slot_no: 7060 block_no: 2489557 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2019-04-23 12:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf80254c3c50b823961a76530ddaadc726eee67e57e5e012c05e0a255cfbd6babBlock Operator
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