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 2491945 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2493332 epoch_slot_no: 9332 block_no: 2491828 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1531 time: 2019-04-24 01:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x475aacede10064e1857faf81c8bb3e65d92d4f75efae4d68c56e298babd0e6e5Block Operator
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