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 2493267 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2494654 epoch_slot_no: 10654 block_no: 2493150 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2019-04-24 08:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37934ada132efa73caf387c86000971a34b9c92406a34e334b0f6577b1f0b63aBlock Operator
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