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 2493353 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2494740 epoch_slot_no: 10740 block_no: 2493236 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2578 time: 2019-04-24 09:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3294f2cf292ceceb055225acb253a65874d999f3edc1ae7da1b0a8c3ff6364f1Block Operator
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