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 2491947 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2493334 epoch_slot_no: 9334 block_no: 2491830 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1392 time: 2019-04-24 01:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2a4aae69921ce9065c40745339a03c1e8d954ca1e59c88dc33835b72fbb2075Block Operator
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