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 2493517 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2494904 epoch_slot_no: 10904 block_no: 2493400 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1317 time: 2019-04-24 10:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0668c6a11ef3a3e5b318ec04515fc4f5a6a2e89a458c95b23507f24c9e4f0d4dBlock Operator
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