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 2494307 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2495694 epoch_slot_no: 11694 block_no: 2494190 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1203 time: 2019-04-24 14:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48ffd8c602fccc2c5300293a3990946cc786e6cf17b196ca10517c4953bb77a1Block Operator
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