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 2493014 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2494401 epoch_slot_no: 10401 block_no: 2492897 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2255 time: 2019-04-24 07:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6382d21d0012bac55a19d837e175971e5a795509ec0b3f0248d7e6b77da2260cBlock Operator
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