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 2491246 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2492633 epoch_slot_no: 8633 block_no: 2491129 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3087 time: 2019-04-23 21:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x679ca75832dfb85d5e0239c2fb055362a31d49bbf9975a44223f1b5eee7bdc86Block Operator
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