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 2493685 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2495072 epoch_slot_no: 11072 block_no: 2493568 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5957 time: 2019-04-24 11:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe097f8ade9b488c0816383251499f94f394b21082fc1524fc33362a7fd79343dBlock Operator
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