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 2493996 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2495383 epoch_slot_no: 11383 block_no: 2493879 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-04-24 12:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x602e4162106acf22ea052e7e33856b3ea6aab5faf4d35418bdb408c7f83a8a5bBlock Operator
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