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 2493166 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2494553 epoch_slot_no: 10553 block_no: 2493049 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7305 time: 2019-04-24 08:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bf7ac1c5c45001650c58396a7b5e6a9a027bfb39b799971332c0f22bc31522fBlock Operator
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