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 2493496 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2494883 epoch_slot_no: 10883 block_no: 2493379 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2682 time: 2019-04-24 10:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3393034d33807effadbdbcb71827501cd3abea81f37a4a3aa869909fc4d5d7bBlock Operator
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