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 2490341 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2491728 epoch_slot_no: 7728 block_no: 2490224 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2019-04-23 16:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa3ec7761e987c9dcfe1a9a21595d8d343875951fd08e05f6d2a1e7d21cbfc92Block Operator
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