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 2490505 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2491892 epoch_slot_no: 7892 block_no: 2490388 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1743 time: 2019-04-23 17:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa74bdf10a114c7a66d7a27a012e7dada1e3b4faa44745626bdc565a1e674757eBlock Operator
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