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 2494150 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2495537 epoch_slot_no: 11537 block_no: 2494033 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5371 time: 2019-04-24 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedd58710c9936451aad3d4b6753d7d980848ca82cfe582b548e4838546086a5fBlock Operator
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