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 2489681 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2491067 epoch_slot_no: 7067 block_no: 2489564 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2441 time: 2019-04-23 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a282cceee8499fe517ea9038826512e0c4cbb5cc4e2958f3af9d548d63b5ae7Block Operator
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