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 2490535 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2491922 epoch_slot_no: 7922 block_no: 2490418 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-04-23 17:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe21a02539f7edf9fc03179f0d73a06dcf2c157408c5f1994080630b793fb6afBlock Operator
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