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 2490658 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2492045 epoch_slot_no: 8045 block_no: 2490541 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1631 time: 2019-04-23 18:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5206721941eb282d9b6c32b180141a7165947829a08ae9e952d8c0c6c72b7c12Block Operator
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