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 2493853 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2495240 epoch_slot_no: 11240 block_no: 2493736 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5884 time: 2019-04-24 12:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b99c31cb8243ba50e9f751892d8360aa826bea1fc3dec94fea2d6924ff4ee0eBlock Operator
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