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 2490727 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2492114 epoch_slot_no: 8114 block_no: 2490610 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1500 time: 2019-04-23 18:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd091d675b2abfa637559e1d5c68fb4f74390683fa9c30b16315e90f95a3e6e14Block Operator
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