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 2492231 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2493618 epoch_slot_no: 9618 block_no: 2492114 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2273 time: 2019-04-24 03:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9f5808969f744f55dca8ee71d050b45e98b328fba68276eb01104be03520f6dBlock Operator
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