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 2493383 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2494770 epoch_slot_no: 10770 block_no: 2493266 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1392 time: 2019-04-24 09:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fa9b7c215e7971fc785b2df7629778551280a83d709d31d8eb0dbb5fe08a1e4Block Operator
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