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 2493379 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2494766 epoch_slot_no: 10766 block_no: 2493262 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7591 time: 2019-04-24 09:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd94e5dd140af5bc0a3aedd6086df9f43988b71a2fa2c90f56f8fd136f28f96acBlock Operator
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