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 2490536 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2491923 epoch_slot_no: 7923 block_no: 2490419 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1763 time: 2019-04-23 17:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd850cd67394a5a799b76ec5ea8d3e1a9239d273f73115a4ad93c68127b76c06eBlock Operator
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