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 2490872 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2492259 epoch_slot_no: 8259 block_no: 2490755 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1664 time: 2019-04-23 19:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc863a5be7bd16b7db9d0efe10e971317f6532e6df8cfb57956d686a22d59e977Block Operator
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