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 2490010 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2491397 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 2489893 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4774 time: 2019-04-23 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61a655c6790411f288f9f27033e8f2575bbadb99c78fe0cd5170d3a98c47e9f4Block Operator
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