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 2493053 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2494440 epoch_slot_no: 10440 block_no: 2492936 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2295 time: 2019-04-24 07:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37e75c7b7bd190a3d23f29a396d3b24da774795506cf7b2b9a6ddf152a95daacBlock Operator
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