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 2493609 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2494996 epoch_slot_no: 10996 block_no: 2493492 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2649 time: 2019-04-24 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe41e5b0536c3bdeb66bef5369440c24996f8bd3e4e8d3a1f5978d76a4dc5c543Block Operator
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