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 2493426 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2494813 epoch_slot_no: 10813 block_no: 2493309 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6566 time: 2019-04-24 09:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfccb1bebd21f52d5bebd8411b295fa84cd2b253332d4c3cb144d2bd35719232cBlock Operator
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