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 2491055 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2492442 epoch_slot_no: 8442 block_no: 2490938 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1623 time: 2019-04-23 20:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80d14efc1b588323f695243be96d56af1e4863d513f531b85b2719e9a46c70beBlock Operator
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