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 2493068 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2494455 epoch_slot_no: 10455 block_no: 2492951 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1896 time: 2019-04-24 07:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9f0ce2c6bad5d302746b139b5a557d7772c5749f183b096aa59656967dce8b1Block Operator
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