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 2494112 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2495499 epoch_slot_no: 11499 block_no: 2493995 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1392 time: 2019-04-24 13:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0d3e4f324308ae5f9b76dd9e632a7922f80226de2a7caae85a0d8196997c4d7Block Operator
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