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 2491910 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2493297 epoch_slot_no: 9297 block_no: 2491793 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2335 time: 2019-04-24 01:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2daa85e54336b6c21dcd172bfcfb6b629e51cbb25b6e035c167da062e1acd623Block Operator
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