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 2490979 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2492366 epoch_slot_no: 8366 block_no: 2490862 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1340 time: 2019-04-23 20:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5dcad0e829179800b51d94bddea10f7632962f8cf78b8ff7fc985ba841674e81Block Operator
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