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 2491270 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2492657 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 2491153 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8259 time: 2019-04-23 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8502b3d6db33ee6395893708f6ad7613966180d3e9a7a7aeb5f177f4861360b7Block Operator
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