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 2493381 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2494768 epoch_slot_no: 10768 block_no: 2493264 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2019-04-24 09:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77bf52bc48b90fcdeb45dbc6a486f17da4ab241421c8ec61efbe0dced7682106Block Operator
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