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 2494182 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2495569 epoch_slot_no: 11569 block_no: 2494065 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1391 time: 2019-04-24 14:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x625d9ce54badd68d93b0e4a4cbc85f8abbb407c3a1a48fc5c0304a7a87ea9ed5Block Operator
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