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 2491546 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2492933 epoch_slot_no: 8933 block_no: 2491429 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1811 time: 2019-04-23 23:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4202c6a6cfd0cf265e13f79e85597eb9a4b43c4b3da4459eacc62f478b38467bBlock Operator
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