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 2492182 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2493569 epoch_slot_no: 9569 block_no: 2492065 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-24 02:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa49dce5baf0a5422402186404f8ede26d6b1855e8a8edbf035c86a7e78cf9b3Block Operator
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