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 2494180 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2495567 epoch_slot_no: 11567 block_no: 2494063 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1711 time: 2019-04-24 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a7eaefed5994cc5573727a73ef84fcc04d62ddd73c645aa3d385a82a731e8f4Block Operator
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