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 2492105 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2493492 epoch_slot_no: 9492 block_no: 2491988 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5699 time: 2019-04-24 02:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6dbd7f8accea865082154b501129dda9ba4f8fc608ebb3b9312d53a4bea5134fBlock Operator
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