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 2494050 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2495437 epoch_slot_no: 11437 block_no: 2493933 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-24 13:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8740611437150d6ce56feacdb514acb9e9dbd22a838b3910e04761e1584abb9Block Operator
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