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 2494263 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2495650 epoch_slot_no: 11650 block_no: 2494146 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-04-24 14:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd285164364e9f527b80397d3dc2ced7e271562a79030d4b7dcf4609d0a1bf6a8Block Operator
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