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 2494235 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2495622 epoch_slot_no: 11622 block_no: 2494118 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-24 14:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbebd6077f4fcd6addab1889f7178bc8f86fc4f7874e78e1e89e05df47eae4811Block Operator
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