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 2493831 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2495218 epoch_slot_no: 11218 block_no: 2493714 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-04-24 12:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b8115e06f3da654d6113e9f1b602cc17ea7088100629a1ad3b82e33a712829cBlock Operator
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