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 2492529 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2493916 epoch_slot_no: 9916 block_no: 2492412 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2292 time: 2019-04-24 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x123241d5d585ff72c7811c66bd4dd4601c0d3847c15b59e437505f98a091d101Block Operator
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