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 2491630 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2493017 epoch_slot_no: 9017 block_no: 2491513 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3907 time: 2019-04-23 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45961c73e4402fd6530e44d2262018c15835296271a3c1e3a8e24427a9f7f7caBlock Operator
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