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 2491086 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2492473 epoch_slot_no: 8473 block_no: 2490969 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1623 time: 2019-04-23 20:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc882a7e2ec9ef21911eb35d05f037df7b3863a621370e036e1a8733a1ac7ab4Block Operator
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