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 2493439 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2494826 epoch_slot_no: 10826 block_no: 2493322 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4469 time: 2019-04-24 09:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86082a85655e6ae9c2d2f8de45986498226617a3878e85887527327645d38bb3Block Operator
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