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 2494302 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2495689 epoch_slot_no: 11689 block_no: 2494185 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-24 14:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f26bc0c25aaec72a67809a36426d6a8c5193cb2c7b52e4bca462e04792e9641Block Operator
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