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 2493879 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2495266 epoch_slot_no: 11266 block_no: 2493762 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-04-24 12:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c706e186bec985115147024c223d774817e0afe090a5bf48a6412e7f1e30c3aBlock Operator
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