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 2493328 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2494715 epoch_slot_no: 10715 block_no: 2493211 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1313 time: 2019-04-24 09:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fac4e1d7d340e603ab4f125d997d20c42dbdd691bf1bd245703a99e2e9d5653Block Operator
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