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 2492108 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2493495 epoch_slot_no: 9495 block_no: 2491991 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2007 time: 2019-04-24 02:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72aab7f4600efbffbf4606b17ae5ad91e4112bf031ec6d7d9a001dfb66dfcfcdBlock Operator
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