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 2491620 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2493007 epoch_slot_no: 9007 block_no: 2491503 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2335 time: 2019-04-23 23:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae3a10063b43ebb2a00bed4cfa041ec88ed94eb7a0e4f2580cd1ea5ed992ea86Block Operator
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