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 2492709 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2494096 epoch_slot_no: 10096 block_no: 2492592 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2382 time: 2019-04-24 05:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd19460b4555e08232de0e3c544dcf168744691f6184a77c12c5063c5c12cd979Block Operator
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