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 2492032 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2493419 epoch_slot_no: 9419 block_no: 2491915 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2044 time: 2019-04-24 02:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x769c73273a80803d56e3598dc4314bb20596715058c3986ab6edf737cbf1ff4bBlock Operator
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