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 2489830 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2491217 epoch_slot_no: 7217 block_no: 2489713 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 11471 time: 2019-04-23 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x059b99cc0cf0f76f1cd4470d8b3dc182d8e06e080c31f6393eed2c52a52626fdBlock Operator
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