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 2493059 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2494446 epoch_slot_no: 10446 block_no: 2492942 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3286 time: 2019-04-24 07:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x526936fd9920cfd229d4c7991b79593e0e6a3c9fb0f40687bb589b86a15e7d06Block Operator
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