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 2494204 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2495591 epoch_slot_no: 11591 block_no: 2494087 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3635 time: 2019-04-24 14:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cb01b91546a65a3b887e42c34d1be866f3ce2fcb48898186f0a02cdf8206b19Block Operator
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