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 2494295 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2495682 epoch_slot_no: 11682 block_no: 2494178 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2875 time: 2019-04-24 14:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fc63d94262e4b17835b8df59ff68741c8314bec3202a7af7a40001a8505b5beBlock Operator
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