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 2492542 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2493929 epoch_slot_no: 9929 block_no: 2492425 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-04-24 04:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c5aa339157b49d0fa713aa7a9bb8772c6596d31684e929b5fa1c71eb38b0474Block Operator
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