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 2490814 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2492201 epoch_slot_no: 8201 block_no: 2490697 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1073 time: 2019-04-23 19:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8df4ed21d372cadd7fb05465e93fb4197c59b34b22c87248a85e8953fbf0191Block Operator
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