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 2492017 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2493404 epoch_slot_no: 9404 block_no: 2491900 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2444 time: 2019-04-24 01:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21dd2d90203832ae13d8845b724a6eb460bde8afc1541d668b567e71813a2206Block Operator
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