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 2492560 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2493947 epoch_slot_no: 9947 block_no: 2492443 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1749 time: 2019-04-24 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad7481efc8e575f7debbb2877596bb4f7b8a3bbfd9657d91d497fc3044db966bBlock Operator
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