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 2494321 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2495708 epoch_slot_no: 11708 block_no: 2494204 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-24 14:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa31209c239b6352f4b4103999e26d383bbfadd66f59bf7de725cb60571b42d64Block Operator
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