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 2489841 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2491228 epoch_slot_no: 7228 block_no: 2489724 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1849 time: 2019-04-23 13:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62d71c1e73fcbd18a7db955352fe2dfc619b7e93a3dfe1a093807b6d9284b653Block Operator
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