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 2492096 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2493483 epoch_slot_no: 9483 block_no: 2491979 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-04-24 02:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9e3adf853d4c9a6011d0329f947a5212eb44912a51989521ecaac6e92eab3daBlock Operator
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