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 2490827 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2492214 epoch_slot_no: 8214 block_no: 2490710 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-04-23 19:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7177feff00f78da2ae81ca602c31cd0eabfd1b8596a1747234949cf3c167f11bBlock Operator
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