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 2493601 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2494988 epoch_slot_no: 10988 block_no: 2493484 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1211 time: 2019-04-24 10:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd36985f53cc78ed62895aca260942a6120e150676b1faeeefd85a47a1b5d0220Block Operator
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