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 2490499 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2491886 epoch_slot_no: 7886 block_no: 2490382 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-04-23 17:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf760928f6ef5629b4532fdc1f739c4b4dcd7a6619e18cd9c3ff1f414247579fBlock Operator
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