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 2490444 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2491831 epoch_slot_no: 7831 block_no: 2490327 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5928 time: 2019-04-23 17:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37743e00c177081f8f1e2f1dcdbbbd6312669c70d13b49c5a5f4f6996c91dc89Block Operator
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